Grant Allen

Blood Royal (eBook, ePUB)

A Novel

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Blood Royal," Grant Allen weaves a gripping narrative steeped in the murky realms of identity, heritage, and the darker aspects of human nature. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century societal anxieties, the novel delves into the life of a protagonist grappling with the implications of nobility and the quest for truth. Allen'Äôs literary style showcases a compelling mix of vivid characterizations and intricately woven plotlines, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with heredity and social standing. The interplay between science and social commentary is evident, grounding the text within the prevailing ideologies of the time. Grant Allen, a Canadian author and polymath, was a prominent figure in the literary landscape of his era. His background in science provided him with a unique lens through which he explored themes of genetics and identity, which are central to "Blood Royal." Allen's engagement with contemporary debates on heredity and class can be seen as a reflection of his own experiences and intellectual pursuits, having lived in an era marked by rapid social change and scientific discovery. I highly recommend "Blood Royal" for readers intrigued by the intersections of fiction, science, and society. Allen's profound insight into the human psyche, coupled with his masterful storytelling, invites a deeper exploration of what it means to inherit not just lineage, but also the weight of expectations and moral dilemmas.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 129
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066202453
• Artikelnr.: 58755562

Autorenporträt

Canadian scientific author and novelist Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 - October 25, 1899) received his education in England. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, he actively promoted evolution in public. Allen was born in Kingston, Canada West, close to Wolfe Island (known as Ontario after Confederation). Joseph Antisell Allen, a Protestant pastor from Dublin, Ireland, was his father. Allen attended Merton College in Oxford and King Edward's School in Birmingham for his education. He joined Queen's Institution, a Jamaican black college, as a professor in his mid-20s. He was influenced by the associationist psychology of Herbert Spencer and Alexander Bain. He produced 30 books between 1884 and 1899, including the controversial The Woman Who Did. The Type-writer Girl and Olive Pratt Rayner were pen names used by English novelist Grant Allen. With the publication of The British Barbarians, he made history in the field of science fiction (1895). On October 25, 1899, Grant Allen passed away from liver cancer at his house in Haslemere, Surrey, England. Before finishing Hilda Wade, he passed away.