Hervey Allen

Anthony Adverse (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

BETWEEN the villages of Aubière and Romagnat in the ancient Province of Auvergne there is an old road that comes suddenly over the top of a high hill. To stand south of this ridge looking up at the highway flowing over the skyline is to receive one of those irrefutable impressions from landscape which requires more than a philosopher to explain. In this case it is undoubtedly, for some reason, one of exalted expectation. From the deep notch in the hillcrest where the road first appears, to the bottom of the valley below it, the fields seem to sweep down hastily for the express purpose of widening out and waiting by the way. From the low hills for a considerable distance about, the stone farm buildings all happen to face toward it, and although most of them have stood thus for centuries their expressions of curiosity remain unaltered.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Librorium Editions
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Januar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9782383832638
• Artikelnr.: 63330708

Autorenporträt

Hervey Allen was a distinguished American author, poet, and educator, born William Hervey Allen Jr. on December 8, 1889, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He left behind a notable literary legacy upon his death on December 28, 1949. His most acclaimed work is the sprawling historical novel, 'Anthony Adverse' (1933), which not only garnered immense popularity during its time but also became an award-winning film in 1936. The book traces the life of its eponymous hero through numerous adventures across the globe, set against the backdrop of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Allen's writing is characterized by a richly descriptive style and a keen sense of historical detail, which he meticulously researched to imbue authenticity into his narratives. Before penning 'Anthony Adverse', Allen served in World War I, an experience which deeply influenced his later works. As an author, he often infused his literature with the themes of nature and history, as evinced in his collection of poetry, 'Ballads of the Border' (1916). Beyond individual literary contributions, Allen was an instrumental figure in The Fellowship of American Bibliophilic Societies and the South Carolina Poetry Society. His aptitude for teaching literature was reflected in his tenure as a professor at the University of Pittsburgh and Vassar College. Allen's legacy endures, both in the canon of American literature and in the hearts of historical novel enthusiasts.