Henry Handel Richardson

Australia Felix (eBook, ePUB)

A Saga of Ambition and Untamed Australia in the Gold Rush Era

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Australia Felix," Henry Handel Richardson masterfully explores the themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of life in late 19th-century Australia. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Australian landscape, this novel is characterized by Richardson'Äôs rich, lyrical prose and keen psychological insights. The narrative weaves the lives of its characters'Äîmost notably the ambitious and spirited young woman, Laura, as they navigate the nuances of love, ambition, and societal expectations. With its detailed descriptions and evocative language, the work reflects both the beauty and the harshness of the Australian experience, providing a compelling commentary on the cultural and social dynamics of the time. Henry Handel Richardson, born Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson, was a pioneering Australian author known for her vivid depictions of early Australian life and her innovative narrative techniques. Influenced by her own childhood experiences in Australia and subsequent travels in Europe, she synthesized these diverse backgrounds into a work that captures the duality of the Australian experience'Äîits isolation and its potential for personal and cultural growth. Her deep understanding of character psychology and social contexts enables her to delve deeply into the lives of her characters, revealing their innermost struggles. "Australia Felix" is a must-read for those interested in Australian literature and the historical context of the nation'Äôs development. Richardson'Äôs intricate exploration of personal ambitions set against the broader landscape of a transforming society invites readers to reflect on their understanding of identity and place. This novel not only contributes a significant voice to the canon of Australian literature but also resonates universally, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to grasp the multifaceted narratives of human experience.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 413
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664578600
• Artikelnr.: 58561806

Autorenporträt

Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson, known by her literary name Henry Handel Richardson, was an Australian author. Ethel Florence (who liked to be known as Et, Ettie, or Etta) was the eldest daughter of Walter Lindesay Richardson MD and his wife Mary (née Bailey). She was born in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, into a rich family that later struggled financially. Throughout Richardson's childhood and youth, the family moved about Victoria. These included Chiltern, Queenscliff, Koroit, and Maldon, where Richardson's mother was a postmistress (her father died of syphilis when she was nine). The Richardsons' home in Chiltern, "Lake View," is now held by the National Trust and open to the public. Richardson left Maldon in 1883 to become a boarder at Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC) in Melbourne, where she studied from the ages of 13 to 17. H. G. Wells appreciated the coming-of-age novel The Getting of Wisdom, which was inspired by this experience. At PLC, she began to hone her ability to blend fact and fiction convincingly, a technique she later employed to great effect in her novels. Richardson excelled in the arts and music while at PLC, and her mother relocated the family to Europe in 1888 so Richardson could pursue her musical studies at the Leipzig Conservatorium. Richardson based her debut novel, Maurice Guest, on Leipzig.