Lucas Malet

Deadham Hard (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Love, Betrayal, and Society in Victorian England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Deadham Hard," Lucas Malet intricately weaves a narrative that captures the complexities of human relationships within the framework of rural English life. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, the novel employs a lyrical prose style that is rich in descriptive imagery, offering readers a window into the emotional and psychological landscapes of its characters. The interplay between the natural environment and the protagonists'Äô internal struggles reflects the broader societal shifts of the early 20th century, situating the story within a critical literary context that critiques class dynamics and gender roles. Lucas Malet, the pen name of Katharine Lucy Bridget Macquoid, was an English novelist whose works often draw upon her own experiences in the English countryside and her keen observations of human nature. Growing up in a genteel family, Malet was acutely aware of the societal expectations of her time, which influenced her character development and thematic exploration in "Deadham Hard." Her unique perspective as a woman writing in a predominantly male literary world adds depth to her exploration of personal identity and societal constraints. For readers seeking a profound exploration of human psychology intertwined with nature's beauty, "Deadham Hard" is a compelling and thought-provoking choice. Malet'Äôs rich characterizations and poignant themes resonate with contemporary issues, making this novel a timeless read that invites reflection and discussion.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 473
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066164669
• Artikelnr.: 58756898

Autorenporträt

Lucas Malet, a Victorian novelist, and other name know as Mary St Leger Kingsley. Her works, The Wages of Sin (1891) and The History of Sir Richard Calmady (1901), were particularly popular. Malet historian Talia Schaffer says that she was "widely regarded as one of the premier writers of fiction in the English-speaking world" at the zenith of her career, but her reputation dwindled by the end of her life, and she is now rarely read or studied. She was born in the rectory in Eversley, Hampshire, as the younger daughter of Reverend Charles Kingsley (author of The Water Babies) and his wife Frances Eliza Grenfell, the couple's third child. In 1876, Mary married the Rev. William Harrison, her father's colleague, Minor Canon of Westminster, and Queen's Priest-in-Ordinary. Malet abandoned his artistic ambitions following the marriage. The marriage was childless and miserable, and the couple separated soon after. Following her divorce, Malet pursued an independent writing career, adopting her pen name by combining two obscure family surnames. Her debut novel, Mrs. Lorimer, a Sketch in Black and White, was released in 1882. Malet's second novel, Colonel Enderby's Wife, published in 1885, drew critical notice and admiration for its fictionalization of her brief failed marriage. Five years after her husband died, Kingsley converted to Catholicism.