Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards

In the Days of my Youth

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 449g
• ISBN-13: 9781022076181
• ISBN-10: 1022076183
• Artikelnr.: 68762370

Autorenporträt

Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards (1831-1892), an eminent English novelist, journalist, traveler, and Egyptologist, was a woman of remarkable intellect and talent. Born to a family that encouraged her literary pursuits, Edwards quickly became proficient in various artistic endeavors including writing and drawing. Perhaps her most endearing trait was her insatiable curiosity, which led her to a prolific career in literature and eventually to the sands of Egypt. With an oeuvre holding a range of gothic tales, historical novels, and travelogues, her narrative style is characterized by vivid descriptions and profound character development, as seen in her novel 'In the Days of My Youth' (1873). This novel, along with others, showcases her deft craftsmanship in storytelling and her ability to weave intricate plots that captivate readers. Apart from her literary contributions, she cofounded the Egypt Exploration Fund, a testament to her dedication to the preservation of ancient Egyptian heritage - an endeavor that further cements her legacy in the annals of both literature and archaeology. Her decisive role in the field underscores the significance of her non-fiction work, including 'A Thousand Miles up the Nile' (1877), a pivotal text in Egyptological literature. Edwards's legacy endures, reflecting her multifaceted career and her indelible impact on both the literary and Egyptological worlds.