F. Marion Crawford

Adam Johnstone's Son (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

F. Marion Crawford was a prolific American author. He is well known for his many mysterious and weird fiction novels.

Das E-Book Adam Johnstone's Son wird angeboten von Krill Press und wurde mit folgenden Begriffen kategorisiert: romance; historical; classics; dickens; bronte; austen; hawthorne

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Krill Press
• Seitenzahl: 239
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Januar 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781518380549
• Artikelnr.: 54255864

Autorenporträt

Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was a prolific American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and his classic supernatural and fantastic stories. Born to an artistic and intellectual family, Crawford spent a significant part of his life in Europe and developed a deep appreciation for culture and history, which vividly permeated his literary works. A man of myriad talents and interests, Crawford was well-versed in 5 languages, and it was his international upbringing that instilled in him the ability to paint his narratives with the authenticity of local color and rich detail. Crawford's narrative style was distinct, characterized by romanticism and an almost journalistic attention to detail and setting. Not just confined to supernatural themes, his stories often explored psychological and social aspects, as exemplified in 'Adam Johnstone's Son'. This novel provides a window into his ability to create complex characters and delve into the intricacies of human relationships. Throughout his career, Crawford exhibited a great diversity in storytelling, which won him acclaim during his life, though his popularity has somewhat waned thereafter. A key figure in late 19th-century literary circles, Crawford's contributions continue to be acknowledged by scholars interested in the evolution of narrative fiction and the cross-pollination of culture in literature.