Frank Richard Stockton

Broschiertes Buch

Pomona's Travels

A Series of Letters to the Mistress of Rudder Grange from her Former Handmaiden

Beschreibung

In this charming collection of letters, Stockton weaves together the delightful tale of Pomona and her travels through Europe. Written in the form of letters to her former mistress, these stories bring to life the various people and places Pomona encounters on her adventures. With wit and humor, Stockton captures the essence of travel and the joy of living life to the fullest. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Frank Richard Stockton (1834-1902) was an American writer and humorist, renowned for his captivating fairy tales and fantastical stories which enthralled both children and adult audiences of his time. His narrative style often carried a whimsical yet sardonic tone, a trademark that made his works both delightful and thought-provoking. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Stockton worked for years in journalism before focusing on writing and illustrating children's tales and other fictional works. Stockton's literary career spans numerous tales, but one of his notable late works is 'Pomona's Travels' (1894), a charmingly imaginative sequel to his earlier book 'Rudder Grange'. The book chronicles the whimsical European adventures of previously introduced characters of 'Rudder Grange' through the perspective of Pomona, a distinctly American character with humorous misconceptions and quaint notions about the Old World. While Stockton's most famous tale remains 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' (1882), which left its readers with an unresolved ethical dilemma, he has authored a diverse range of literature; his works include the whimsical 'Ting-a-ling' tales and the innovative adventure novel 'The Adventures of Captain Horn' (1895). Stockton's influence has been recognized posthumously, with his writings continuing to be appreciated for their innovative approach and entertaining qualities.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 277g
• ISBN-13: 9781022059238
• ISBN-10: 1022059238
• Artikelnr.: 70114204