Lucas Malet

Adrian Savage (eBook, ePUB)

A Novel

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Adrian Savage," Lucas Malet crafts a poignant narrative exploring themes of identity, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships within the rigid societal structures of Edwardian England. Characterized by its introspective prose and rich character development, the novel follows the titular character, Adrian Savage, as he grapples with his aspirations against the backdrop of a changing social landscape. Malet's writing reflects the influences of both Victorian literary traditions and the emerging modernist sensibilities of her time, marrying emotional depth with thoughtful commentary on gender and class dynamics. Lucas Malet, the pen name of Mary St. Leger Kingsley, was a remarkable figure in early 20th-century literature whose experiences traversing various social classes and cultures profoundly shaped her worldview. Educated in a literary household, Malet'Äôs writing often mirrored her fascination with intricate psychological motives and the inner lives of her characters. Her unique background and keen observations led her to explore the narrative of Adrian Savage, imbuing the protagonist with depth and complexity that resonates with readers. For those interested in nuanced character studies and the exploration of societal expectations, "Adrian Savage" stands as an essential read. Malet invites readers to reflect on their own values and aspirations through Savage's journey, making this novel not only a work of artistic merit but also one of profound relevance in contemporary discussions on identity and belonging.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 462
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664589750
• Artikelnr.: 58436325

Autorenporträt

Lucas Malet, a Victorian novelist, and other name know as Mary St Leger Kingsley. Her works, The Wages of Sin (1891) and The History of Sir Richard Calmady (1901), were particularly popular. Malet historian Talia Schaffer says that she was "widely regarded as one of the premier writers of fiction in the English-speaking world" at the zenith of her career, but her reputation dwindled by the end of her life, and she is now rarely read or studied. She was born in the rectory in Eversley, Hampshire, as the younger daughter of Reverend Charles Kingsley (author of The Water Babies) and his wife Frances Eliza Grenfell, the couple's third child. In 1876, Mary married the Rev. William Harrison, her father's colleague, Minor Canon of Westminster, and Queen's Priest-in-Ordinary. Malet abandoned his artistic ambitions following the marriage. The marriage was childless and miserable, and the couple separated soon after. Following her divorce, Malet pursued an independent writing career, adopting her pen name by combining two obscure family surnames. Her debut novel, Mrs. Lorimer, a Sketch in Black and White, was released in 1882. Malet's second novel, Colonel Enderby's Wife, published in 1885, drew critical notice and admiration for its fictionalization of her brief failed marriage. Five years after her husband died, Kingsley converted to Catholicism.