Henry Harland

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As It Was Written (eBook, ePUB)

A Jewish Musician's Story

Beschreibung

As It Was Written by Henry Harland is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersections between fate, free will, and human desire. Through a deftly woven narrative, Harland employs a lyrical yet accessible literary style, rich with vivid imagery and nuanced character development, that invites readers to ponder the age-old question of whether our lives are scripted or shaped by our choices. Set against the backdrop of Victorian-era society, the novel delves into the moral complexities of love and ambition, demonstrating how societal expectations can confine or liberate individuals as they navigate their destinies. Henry Harland, an author and critic known for his keen insights into human nature, draws upon his own experiences within the literary and cultural milieu of late 19th-century England. His upbringing and education instilled in him a profound appreciation for both the written word and the philosophical questions it prompts. Harland'Äôs own life, marked by a struggle between personal ambition and societal standards, undoubtedly influenced the thematic depth found in As It Was Written, enriching its narrative with authentic emotional resonance. This novel is recommended to readers who enjoy literary fiction that contemplates the nature of existence and choice. Harland's eloquent prose and his characters' journeys will resonate with those who seek a reflective and engaging reading experience. As It Was Written reminds us of the delicate tapestry of our lives, urging us to question what is preordained and what is crafted by our own hands.

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Henry Harland was an American novelist and editor. Harland was born in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1861 as the son of Fourierist Thomas Harland, a former roommate of editor and novelist Edmund Clarence Stedman. He grew up in New York, and after the Civil War, the Harlands lived in the city's German Jewish neighborhood. Harland went to City College of New York then briefly Harvard Divinity School. In May 1884, he married Aline Herminie Merriam, a fellow artist. His literary career is divided into two sections. During the first, he wrote a series of exciting novels under the pseudonym Sidney Luska, paying little attention to literary merit. His writings created under this name in the 1880s were the first widely read books about the American Jewish experience, which Harland both applauded and condemned. Harland's depictions were heavily criticized by the Jewish community. One review in the Philadelphia-based Jewish Exponent said one of his writings was "grossly inartistic" and displayed "condescension" and "vulgar assumption toward Jews." In The Menorah, Kaufmann Kohler claimed that in Harland's novels, "the Jews, as a class, lack refinement".

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066168599
• Artikelnr.: 58930496