Ernest Linwood; or, The Inner Life of the Author (eBook, ePUB) - Hentz, Caroline Lee
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Caroline Lee Hentz's novel 'Ernest Linwood; or, The Inner Life of the Author' delves deep into the complexities of human emotions, moral dilemmas, and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century American literature, Hentz's literary style seamlessly weaves together elements of romance, tragedy, and psychological introspection. The novel provides a thought-provoking exploration of the inner struggles faced by the protagonist, Ernest Linwood, as he navigates love, loss, and personal integrity. Hentz's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative draw readers into a world of…mehr

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Caroline Lee Hentz's novel 'Ernest Linwood; or, The Inner Life of the Author' delves deep into the complexities of human emotions, moral dilemmas, and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century American literature, Hentz's literary style seamlessly weaves together elements of romance, tragedy, and psychological introspection. The novel provides a thought-provoking exploration of the inner struggles faced by the protagonist, Ernest Linwood, as he navigates love, loss, and personal integrity. Hentz's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative draw readers into a world of emotional turmoil and self-discovery. As a prominent figure in the domestic fiction genre, Hentz's work remains a captivating example of her ability to blend moral lessons with compelling storytelling. Caroline Lee Hentz's own life experiences, including her challenges as a female author in a male-dominated literary world, undoubtedly influenced her nuanced portrayal of Ernest Linwood's internal journey. Readers interested in psychological depth, moral complexity, and compelling storytelling will find 'Ernest Linwood' a fascinating and engaging read that resonates with timeless themes of human existence.
Autorenporträt
Caroline Lee Whiting Hentz was an American novelist and author most known for her defense of slavery and hostility to the abolitionist movement. Her well acclaimed The Planter's Northern Bride (1854) was one of the genre's anti-Tom novels, which were written in response to Harriet Beecher Stowe's popular anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852). Caroline Hentz was born Caroline Lee Whiting to Colonel John and Orpah Whiting on June 1, 1800, in Lancaster, Massachusetts. The youngest among eight children, Her father was a Continental Army soldier in the American Revolutionary War, while three of her brothers participated in the War of 1812.Whiting attended Jared Sparks' private school when she was a child. Caroline and Nicholas Marcellus Hentz were married on September 30, 1824. Shortly after, the pair relocated to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with their first child, where her husband was appointed chair of modern languages at the University of North Carolina. She is referred to as "a northerner who traveled and worked throughout the South for nearly thirty years." She lived in seven different places during her life, had five children, and supported her family financially through her writing.