Mary Jane Holmes

The Rector of St. Mark's

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Produktbeschreibung

A great story full of love and adventure by Mary Jane Holmes About the author Mary Jane Holmes (April 5, 1825 - October 6, 1907) was an American author who published 39 novels, as well as short stories. Her first novel sold 250,000 copies; and she had total sales of 2 million books in her lifetime, second only to Harriet Beecher Stowe. Her books included: "Tempest and Sunshine" (1854), "English Orphans" (1855), "Homestead on the Hillside" (1855), "Lena Rivers" (1856), "Meadow Brook" (1857), "Dora Deane" (1858), "Cousin Maude" (1860), "Marian Gray" 186^, "Hugh Worthington" (1864), "Cameron Vide" (1867). "Rose Mather" (1868), "Ethelyn's Mistake" (1869), "Edna Browning" (1872), "Mildred" (1877), "Forest House" (1879), "Daisy Thornton," "Queenie Hetherton" (1883), "Christmas Stories" (1884), "Bessie's Fortune" (1885). "Gretchen" (1887), "Marguerite" (1891). Portraying domestic life in small-town and rural settings, she examined gender relationships, as well as those of class and race. She also dealt with slavery and the American Civil War with a strong sense of moral justice. Since the late 20th century, she has received fresh recognition and reappraisal, although her popular work was excluded from most 19th-century literary histories. ... Holmes died in 1907, at the age of 82, in Brockport. Her obituary was published a few days later in the Nation, reflecting her stature. Long excluded from literary histories of the nineteenth century written by men, the author was reappraised by scholars in the late 20th and early 21st century, who recognized her achievements and the value of her work. (wikipedia.org)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bibliotech Press
• Seitenzahl: 158
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 200g
• ISBN-13: 9798888309414
• Artikelnr.: 73355509

Autorenporträt

Mary Jane Holmes (1825-1907) was a prolific American author of the 19th century, renowned for her numerous novels and stories which were highly popular during her time. Born in Massachusetts, Holmes specialized in creating sentimentally appealing narratives that often focused on themes of domestic life, women's experiences, and social class distinctions. Her literary style was characterized by a smooth, engaging prose that captured the attention of a largely female readership. 'The Rector of St. Mark's' is one of the many novels she penned which further cemented her status as a writer who discerningly depicted the moral and emotional dilemmas of her characters. Holmes was recognized for her adept storytelling skills and her ability to weave together tales that speak to the heart while also engaging with the manners and values of her era. Her work, while not as widely read today, contributed significantly to the genre of domestic fiction and offers valuable insights into the cultural and societal frameworks of her time through her extensive literary output. The popularity and breadth of her work during her lifetime earned her a notable place in the annals of American literature.