David Christie Murray

Despair's Last Journey

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 436
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 608g
• ISBN-13: 9781022063655
• ISBN-10: 1022063650
• Artikelnr.: 68728080

Autorenporträt

David Christie Murray (1847–1907) was an English journalist and writer, notable for his contribution to literature during the late Victorian era. Murray's foray into the literary world was a product of his diverse life experiences, which included a stint as a soldier and a career in journalism before he devoted himself to authorship. 'Despair's Last Journey' is one of the numerous novels he has to his credit, revealing his adept storytelling and insightful character portrayals. Murray's literary style is marked by a close observation of society and a knack for intricate plots that often mirrored the social issues of his time. His narrative technique frequently intertwined elements of humor and pathos, inviting readers to explore the complexities of human nature and morality. Aside from 'Despair's Last Journey,' he is also remembered for works such as 'A Life's Atonement' (1880), 'The Weaker Vessel' (1888), and his two-volume autobiography 'Recollections of a Literary Life' (1908), which was published posthumously and offers a window into the man behind the pen. Murray's novels stand as a testament to his skill in capturing the essence of Victorian society, making him a distinguished figure in the annals of 19th-century English literature.