F. Marion Crawford

Broschiertes Buch

Via Crucis A Romance of the Second Crusade

Beschreibung

Via Crucis: A Romance of the Second Crusade by F. Marion Crawford explores themes of love, faith, and the conflicts between personal desires and religious duty set against the backdrop of the Second Crusade. The novel delves into the complexities of human emotions, examining how devotion to a cause can shape relationships and influence decisions. The characters are caught between the call to arms for religious duty and the pull of personal relationships, especially romantic love. Themes of sacrifice, honor, and the consequences of war are explored, as the characters navigate the perilous journey of the crusade. The story also touches on the clash of cultures and ideals, highlighting the tension between different societies and beliefs during this turbulent period in history. Through its characters' struggles and internal conflicts, the novel raises timeless questions about the nature of loyalty, the role of religion in personal life, and the choices individuals must make when their hearts and duties are in conflict. It is a narrative that intertwines the personal and the historical, offering readers a rich exploration of the emotional and spiritual landscape.

Autor

Francis Marion Crawford was an American author who lived from August 2, 1854, to April 9, 1909. He was famous for his many books, especially those set in Italy, and his classic weird and fantastical stories. He was born on August 2, 1854, in Bagni di Lucca, which is in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. He was the only child of American artist Thomas Crawford and his wife, Louisa Cutler Ward. His sister was the author Mary Crawford Fraser, also known as Mrs. Hugh Fraser, and his nephew was the American artist Julia Ward Howe. After his dad died in 1857, his mom got married again to Luther Terry. They had a daughter together, Margaret Ward Terry, who later married Winthrop Astor Chanler and was Crawford's half-sister. He went to school at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, Cambridge University, the University of Heidelberg, and finally the University of Rome. He went to India in 1879 to study Sanskrit and was the editor of The Indian Herald in Allahabad. When he got back to the United States in February 1881, he continued to study Sanskrit at Harvard University for another year. During that time, he also wrote for a number of magazines, mostly The Critic, for two years. Early in 1882, he became close friends with Isabella Stewart Gardner, a friend he would keep for life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9789368096467
• ISBN-10: 9368096465
• Artikelnr.: 73370743