Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and his classic supernatural and fantastic tales. Born to a distinguished family with a background in art and letters, Crawford developed a cosmopolitan outlook early in life, having been educated in America, India, England, and Italy. He pursued university studies at Cambridge, Heidelberg, and Rome, exhibiting a deep affection for Italian culture and landscape that would later permeate his literary work. After initially toying with a career in sculpture, Crawford found his calling in writing, a pursuit that aided him to blend his global sensibilities with captivating storytelling. 'The Three Fates' is among the varied tales that Crawford brought to the literary world, delving into the subjects of destiny and the inevitable interplay of human relationships. Crawford's literary style often wove together richly detailed settings, intricate plots, and a clear command of historical and cultural references. This narrative dexterity, particularly present in 'The Three Fates', showcases Crawford's ability to transcend the mere conventions of genre, giving readers a visceral engagement with the characters' fates and the settings that so vividly come to life under his pen. Despite his passing at the turn of the 19th century, Crawford's body of work, including 'The Three Fates', remains a testament to his skill as a storyteller and his impact on the literary landscape of his time.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 19th-century realism • American author • American Literature • Authors • Classic Literature • Complex Character Development • Cosmopolitan upbringing • destiny vs individual action • eternal human struggle • fate and human condition • Fiction • F. Marion Crawford novels • Greek mythology in literature • historical literary romance • historical narrative fiction • literary fiction • marriage • Mythological Fiction • New York • nineteenth-century fiction • N.Y. • philosophical inquiries • public domain classics • supernatural tales • Upper Class • victorian era literature • World literature classic |
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