Heman White Chaplin

In Madeira Place

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Edition
• Seitenzahl: 22
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. August 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 1mm
• Gewicht: 45g
• ISBN-13: 9789356570535
• ISBN-10: 9356570531
• Artikelnr.: 65566367

Autorenporträt

Heman White Chaplin (1847–1924) was an American author and lawyer, whose work, though not voluminous, has earned him a respectable place in the canon of American literature. Born in Massachusetts, Chaplin pursued an education at Williams College before devoting himself to the study and practice of law. However, his true passion lay in the realm of literature, where he employed his experiences and observations of New England life to enrich his narrative style. 'In Madeira Place' is one of Chaplin's notable works, a novel that encapsulates his adeptness at capturing the complexities of human relationships and the subtleties of social interaction within a small community setting (Chaplin, 1895). His literary style is often characterized by its vivid characterizations, attention to detail, and a gentle yet incisive humor that reflects his legal background and his astute understanding of societal norms. Although Chaplin's bibliographic footprint is modest, his contributions to American fiction during the late 19th and early 20th centuries are recognized and appreciated for their authenticity and reflective portrayal of the times in which he lived.