William Black

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In Far Lochaber (1893)

Beschreibung

In Far Lochaber is a novel written by Scottish author William Black and first published in 1893. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows the lives of two young women, Jessie and Flora, who are cousins and live in a remote and isolated village. Jessie is engaged to the local laird, but their relationship is strained due to his infidelity. Flora, on the other hand, falls in love with a young artist who comes to the village to paint the stunning scenery. The novel explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the clash between tradition and modernity. It also depicts the harsh realities of life in the Highlands, including poverty, superstition, and the impact of the Clearances. The characters are well-drawn and complex, with their own hopes, fears, and flaws. The landscape is vividly described, capturing the wild beauty of the Highlands and its changing seasons.In Far Lochaber is a poignant and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and a way of life that is now largely lost. It is a testament to Black's skill as a writer and his deep love for Scotland and its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

William Black was a novelist born in Glasgow, Scotland. During his lifetime, Black's works were extremely popular and compared favorably to those of Anthony Trollope. However, his renown and popularity did not last long into the twentieth century. William was born to James Black and his second wife, Caroline Conning. He was educated as a landscape painter, which affected his literary career. As a writer, he was recognized for his rich, atmospheric depictions of landscapes and seascapes in works like White Wings: A Yachting Romance (1880). He moved to London at the age of 23, after gaining some journalism experience in Glasgow. He began working for the Morning Star, then the Daily News, where he rose to the position of assistant editor. He wrote a weekly serial for The Graphic. During the Austria-Prussian War, he worked as a war correspondent. Black's debut novel, James Merle, was published in 1864 and had little popularity. Black then denied it and allegedly purchased copies to destroy them.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 577g
• ISBN-13: 9781437136067
• ISBN-10: 1437136060
• Artikelnr.: 25511764