The Wide, Wide World (eBook)
592 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738466-3 (EAN)
Susan Warner, born Elizabeth Wetherell in 1819, was a prominent American author of the 19th century known for her didactic and sentimental novels. Warner's literary journey began in the embrace of an affluent New York family that later faced financial ruin, an event that played a crucial role in shaping her career as a writer. Seeking solace and sustenance in literature, Warner published her first and most famous novel, 'The Wide, Wide World', under her pseudonym in 1850. The book achieved widespread acclaim, standing as one of the best-selling works of its time, and remaining in print for over a century. It follows the story of Ellen Montgomery and explores themes of piety and virtue, mirroring Warner's own devout Christian faith and the denominational culture of the era. Her narrative technique was characterized by meticulous character development and evocative descriptions of domestic life, catering to readers' appetite for moral instruction intertwined with emotional plotlines. Despite the challenges of her era, including the limited opportunities for female writers, Warner's contributions to American children's literature and Sunday school stories solidified her standing as an important author. Sadly, much of her extensive writing, including more than 30 novels and numerous stories for children, has been eclipsed by the prevailing fame of 'The Wide, Wide World'. Warner's works are seminal in understanding the evangelical fervor and cultural fabric of America during the mid-19th century, and she remains a figure of significance in the annals of American literary history.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
---|---|
Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 19th-century fiction • 19th century women authors • american landscape • American Literature • American literature 1800s • antebellum literature • Christian fiction historical • Christian Life • Conduct of life • Early American novels • emotional growth • female Bildungsroman • female experiences • female protagonist • Female Resilience • Fiction • Human Spirit • introspective narrative • literary classic • sentimental fiction classics • Sentimental Novel • Susan Warner novels • The Wide • Victorian era women's fiction • Wide World themes • young women |
Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
Dieses eBook enthält ein digitales Wasserzeichen und ist damit für Sie personalisiert. Bei einer missbräuchlichen Weitergabe des eBooks an Dritte ist eine Rückverfolgung an die Quelle möglich.
Dateiformat: EPUB (Electronic Publication)
EPUB ist ein offener Standard für eBooks und eignet sich besonders zur Darstellung von Belletristik und Sachbüchern. Der Fließtext wird dynamisch an die Display- und Schriftgröße angepasst. Auch für mobile Lesegeräte ist EPUB daher gut geeignet.
Systemvoraussetzungen:
PC/Mac: Mit einem PC oder Mac können Sie dieses eBook lesen. Sie benötigen dafür die kostenlose Software Adobe Digital Editions.
eReader: Dieses eBook kann mit (fast) allen eBook-Readern gelesen werden. Mit dem amazon-Kindle ist es aber nicht kompatibel.
Smartphone/Tablet: Egal ob Apple oder Android, dieses eBook können Sie lesen. Sie benötigen dafür eine kostenlose App.
Geräteliste und zusätzliche Hinweise
Buying eBooks from abroad
For tax law reasons we can sell eBooks just within Germany and Switzerland. Regrettably we cannot fulfill eBook-orders from other countries.
aus dem Bereich