Frank Harris

Elder Conklin and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Love and Loss in Turn-of-the-Century Rural America

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Elder Conklin and Other Stories", Frank Harris weaves a rich tapestry of narrative that explores the complexities of human nature against a backdrop of early 20th-century America. The collection reveals the intricacies of life through its vivid characters and their moral dilemmas, often immersed in a candid portrayal of society's underbelly. Harris employs a direct and engaging literary style, marked by his characteristic irreverence and sharp wit, thereby immersing readers in the emotional depths and societal observations of his characters. The themes of ambition, lust, and confrontation with societal norms resonate throughout, shedding light on the human condition during a transformative period in history. Frank Harris, a controversial figure known for his outspoken views and eclectic career as a journalist and playwright, brings his unique perspective to this collection. Having traversed various cultural landscapes'Äîfrom journalism in London to literary circles in America'ÄîHarris's deep understanding of both the societal tensions and the intimate struggles of individuals enriches his storytelling. His own life experiences often manifest in the scenarios he depicts, adding layers of authenticity to his characters' journeys. "Elder Conklin and Other Stories" is a must-read for those interested in early 20th-century literature, providing not just entertainment but a profound exploration of morality and society's failings. Harris's unapologetic style invites readers to confront their own perceptions, making this collection a timeless addition to the canon of American literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 150
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066197902
• Artikelnr.: 58595713

Autorenporträt

Frank Harris (14 February 1855 - 26 August 1931) was an Irish-American editor, novelist, short story writer, journalist and publisher, who was friendly with many well-known figures of his day. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States early in life, working in a variety of unskilled jobs before attending the University of Kansas to read (study) law. After graduation, he quickly tired of his legal career and returned to Europe in 1882. He traveled on continental Europe before settling in London to pursue a career in journalism. In 1921, in his sixties, he became a US citizen. Though he attracted much attention during his life for his irascible, aggressive personality, editorship of famous periodicals, and friendship with the talented and famous, he is remembered mainly for his multiple-volume memoir My Life and Loves, which was banned in countries around the world for its sexual explicitness. Harris was born James Thomas Harris in 1855, in Galway, Ireland, to Welsh parents. His father, Thomas Vernon Harris, was a naval officer from Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales.[1] While living with his older brother he was, for a year or more, a pupil at The Royal School, Armagh. At the age of 12 he was sent to Wales to continue his education as a boarder at the Ruabon Grammar School in Denbighshire, a time he was to remember later in My Life and Loves. Harris was unhappy at the school and ran away within a year. Harris ran away to the United States in late 1869, arriving in New York City virtually penniless.[2] The 13-year-old took a series of odd jobs to support himself, working first as a boot black, a porter, a general laborer, and a construction worker on the erection of the Brooklyn Bridge.[2] Harris would later turn these early occupational experiences into art, incorporating tales from them into his book The Bomb.[2] From New York Harris moved to the American Midwest, settling in the country's second largest city, Chicago,[2] where he took a job as a hotel clerk and eventually a manager. Owing to Chicago's central place in the meat packing industry, Harris made the acquaintance of various cattlemen, who inspired him to leave the big city to take up work as a cowboy.[2] Harris eventually grew tired of life in the cattle industry and enrolled at the University of Kansas,[2] where he studied law and earned a degree, gaining admission to the Kansas state bar association