Sweethearts at Home (eBook)
144 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734143-7 (EAN)
S. R. Crockett (Samuel Rutherford Crockett), born on September 24, 1859, in Duchrae, Balmaghie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, was a notable figure in the realm of Scottish literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a part of the Kailyard School, a literary movement that portrayed an idealized version of Scottish rural life. Crockett attended Edinburgh University and later served as a Free Church minister before fully dedicating himself to writing. His literary career was catapulted to fame with the publication of 'The Stickit Minister' in 1893, which was well-received both critically and commercially. He continued to write prolifically, producing historical novels and stories set in the Galloway region of Scotland where he grew up. One of Crockett's works, 'Sweethearts at Home' (1908), is a prime example of his narrative style. This novel, like many of his other works, reflects a romanticized rural Scotland, with vivid characterizations and evocative descriptions. Crockett's writing is notable for its evocative landscapes, strong sense of place, and the use of Scots dialect, which lends his works an air of authenticity. His contribution to Scottish literature is significant, marking the transition from the 19th-century romantic tradition to the realism that would characterize later Scottish writing. Crockett passed away on April 16, 1914, leaving behind a vast array of literature that continues to be studied for its cultural and historical value within Scottish letters.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 19th century fiction • 20th century fiction • Classic Literature • classic love stories • Diaries • English literature • Girls • Historical Inspiration • historical romance novel • homecoming themes • literary fiction • period piece novels • prose style • romantic fiction classics • romantic relationships • Scottish authors fiction • Scottish Literature • S. R. Crockett works • timeless themes • traditional vs. modernity • universal human experience • victorian era literature |
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