Thomas Jefferson Brown (eBook)
107 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734583-1 (EAN)
James Oliver Curwood (1878–1927) was an American writer and conservationist whose literary career blossomed in the early 20th century. Born in Owosso, Michigan, Curwood's love for the outdoors and adventure greatly influenced his writing. He initially pursued journalism and sold his first story in 1898. By 1908, his focus had shifted from journalism to fiction, leading to a prolific period where he penned numerous novels and stories, often set in the Canadian wilderness, a landscape that profoundly touched him on his travels and eventually inspired his most celebrated works. Curwood's writing blended action, romance, and his personal reverence for nature, exemplified by titles such as 'The Grizzly King' and 'Kazan, the Wolf Dog.' A notable piece from his oeuvre, 'Thomas Jefferson Brown' showcases Curwood's talent for characterization and his inclination for adventure tales. His literary style often featured rugged landscapes and emphasized the preservation of nature, highlighting the intrinsic bond between humans and the environment. Curwood's legacy extends beyond his novels as he was an early advocate for wildlife conservation, and his efforts contributed to the establishment of protected areas in Northern Michigan. Curwood Castle, his writing sanctuary in Owosso, stands today as a museum in his honor. Although less known than contemporaries like Jack London, Curwood's work remains an important fixture in the canon of American adventure and nature writing.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Märchen / Sagen |
Schlagworte | adventure literature • American adventure tales • American Frontier • American Literature • character-driven plot • classic Americana literature • early 20th-century literature • Fiction • Frontier and pioneer life • Frontier justice theme • historical fiction • James Oliver Curwood novels • literary adventure stories • naturalist author • nature and wilderness fiction • nature conservation • North American setting • old west narratives • Short Stories • survival narrative • Thomas Jefferson Brown book • wilderness adventure |
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