Grant Allen

Blood Royal (eBook, ePUB)

A Novel

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Blood Royal," Grant Allen intricately weaves a tale that explores the tangled relationships and hidden dynamics of aristocratic life in late Victorian society. Employing a vivid literary style characterized by sharp dialogue and rich descriptive passages, Allen delves into themes of identity, power, and societal expectation, set against a backdrop of political turmoil and class stratification. The novel's nuanced characterizations and atmospheric settings illuminate the psychological complexities of its protagonists, while also commenting on the broader socio-political issues of the time, such as the tension between tradition and modernity. Grant Allen, a prominent figure in the late 19th-century literary scene, was not only a novelist but also a biologist and a journalist, which deeply influenced his narrative style and thematic choices. Growing up in a family of thinkers and educators, Allen's exposure to both the sciences and the humanities fostered a unique perspective that infuses "Blood Royal" with a sense of intellectual rigor and social critique. His experiences in a rapidly changing society and a keen insight into human behavior informed the rich tapestry of characters and situations within the novel. "Blood Royal" is a compelling read that invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human relationships and the boundaries of societal norms. Allen's masterful storytelling and thoughtful exploration of class and identity make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the interplay of personal ambition and social obligation in a time of great change.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028239190
• Artikelnr.: 65977431

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.