Edgar Wallace

Bosambo of the River (eBook, ePUB)

A Thrilling Tale of Colonial Adventure in Africa

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Bosambo of the River," Edgar Wallace crafts a riveting tale that entwines adventure and colonial intrigue within the lush backdrop of Africa's waterways. This novel showcases Wallace's characteristic prose'Äîvivid, concise, and enriched with a keen sense of rhythm, all of which draw the reader deep into the heart of the Congo. Through the narrative, Wallace explores themes of colonialism, tribal loyalty, and the moral ambiguities surrounding power, juxtaposing the lives of European settlers with the indigenous populations, ultimately presenting a critique of colonial attitudes veiled in an exciting narrative structure. Edgar Wallace, an influential British author known for his contribution to detective fiction and thrillers, drew upon his own experiences in the African continent, where he worked as a journalist. His enthusiasm for storytelling and understanding of indigenous cultures heavily influenced his depiction of the African landscape and its peoples in "Bosambo of the River." Wallace's deep engagement with themes of identity, race, and power reflects his broader literary contexts and his era'Äôs fascination with Africa. This novel is a must-read for aficionados of adventure literature and those interested in the complexities of colonial narratives. Wallace's ability to intertwine gripping storytelling with sociopolitical commentary not only entertains but also prompts thoughtful reflection on historical narratives, making "Bosambo of the River" a valuable addition to both literary and historical discussions.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 143
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066095581
• Artikelnr.: 59240257

Autorenporträt

British author Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace lived from 1 April 1875 to 10 February 1932. Wallace, a 12-year-old illegitimate kid from London who was born into poverty, quit school. He joined the military at the age of 21. He covered the Second Boer War for Reuters and the Daily Mail. At the age of 46, he passed very abruptly from untreated diabetes while the first draft of King Kong (1933) was being written. It's been said that Wallace wrote one-fourth of all literature in England. His works have been adapted into more than 160 movies. He is famous for writing "the colonial imagination," the J. G. Reeder detective novels, and The Green Archer serial in addition to his work on King Kong. The Economist referred to him as "one of the most prolific thriller writers of [the 20th] century" in 1997 despite the fact that the vast majority of his books are no longer in print in the UK but are still popular in Germany. He sold more than 50 million copies of his combined works in various editions. The Edgar Wallace Story, a 50-minute German television documentary, was produced in 1963 and starred his son Bryan Edgar Wallace.