Clover and Blue Grass (eBook)

Eliza Calvert Hall (Autor)

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2022
115 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654736825-0 (EAN)

Infos

In Eliza Calvert Hall's 'Clover and Blue Grass', the reader is transported to the picturesque landscapes of Kentucky, where the beauty of the Bluegrass region serves as a backdrop for tales of love, loss, and tradition. Hall's literary style is characterized by rich descriptions and heartfelt storytelling, reminiscent of the Southern Gothic genre. The book captures the essence of rural life in the late 19th century, exploring themes of family, community, and the enduring spirit of the American South. Through her vivid portrayal of characters and settings, Hall creates a poignant and captivating narrative that resonates with readers of all backgrounds.

Autor

Eliza Calvert Hall, born Eliza Caroline Obenchain in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on February 11, 1856, has made a significant mark in American literature with her keen portrayals of rural life, staunch advocacy for women's rights, and her fine craftsmanship in storytelling. Her literary career was embellished by her best-known work, 'Clover and Blue Grass' (1908), which encapsulates her nuanced depiction of the rustic charm and the simple yet profound lives of inhabitants of her native state, Kentucky. Hall's writing exudes a warm, conversational tone, often imbued with a touch of regional dialect and an underlying progressive sentiment that garnered her acclaim during her lifetime. As a feminist and suffragist, her literature served as a soft-spoken rebellion against the established gender norms and a plea for the intellectual and political emancipation of women. Hall's dedication to capturing the spirit of her time and place, combined with her advocacy for social reform, contributed to her status as a distinctive voice in the panorama of American regionalist literature at the turn of the 20th century. Her body of work, shorter stories and essays, while not voluminous, remains a testament to her craft and her commitment to themes that champion a more egalitarian society.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Schlagworte: American Literature • American literature 1900s • American Pastoral • American pastoral literature • Domestic Life • early 20th century fiction • Eliza Calvert Hall novels • Feminist suffrage • feminist themes • Fiction • Historical Americana • historical literary fiction • Kentucky • Kentucky authors • Literary heritage • lyrical prose • naturalist literature • public domain books • Regionalist narrative • rural kentucky • Rural life in literature • social life and customs • Southern fiction classics • Women Writers