Edward Payson Roe

From Jest to Earnest (eBook, ePUB)

A New England Minister's Quest for Faith and Love

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Produktbeschreibung

In "From Jest to Earnest," Edward Payson Roe navigates the delicate balance between humor and serious introspection, artfully portraying the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in a rapidly changing society. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America, Roe's narrative seamlessly intertwines elements of romance and social commentary, employing a rich, descriptive prose style that evokes a vivid sense of place and character. The text addresses themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of authenticity, reflecting the author's concern for the ethical complexities of human relationships and societal expectations during a transformative era in American history. Edward Payson Roe was a prolific novelist, minister, and social commentator whose experiences in rural America deeply influenced his storytelling. Raised in a pastoral environment, Roe's fascination with the interplay of human emotions within the natural world shines through in his writing. His background in theology led him to explore moral questions in his works, making "From Jest to Earnest" a compelling synthesis of personal introspection and societal critique'Äîa reflection of his desire to navigate the struggles between appearances and underlying truth. This book is highly recommended for readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, enriched with both humor and gravitas. Roe's insightful character development and engaging storytelling make this work a profound reflection on the journey from superficiality to sincerity, ensuring its relevance in today's literary landscape.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 373
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066150112
• Artikelnr.: 58930900

Autorenporträt

Edward Payson Roe was an American novelist, Presbyterian clergyman, gardener, and historian. Edward Payson Roe was born in the settlement of Moodna, which is now part of New Windsor, New York. He attended Williams College and the Auburn Theological Seminary. In 1862, he was appointed chaplain of the Second New York Cavalry, United States Volunteers, and in 1864, chaplain of Hampton Hospital in Virginia. From 1866 to 1874, he was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Highland Falls, New York. In 1874, he moved to Cornwall-On-Hudson, where he focused on fiction writing and horticulture. During the American Civil War, he published weekly letters to the New York Evangelist and later lectured on the conflict and wrote for publications. He married Anna Paulina Sands in 1863 and had a number of children. Sarah married Olympic fencer Charles T. Tatham, while Pauline married landscape painter Henry Charles Lee. His writings were well-received in their day, particularly among middle-class readers in England and America, and were translated into other European languages. Their strong moral and theological aim helped to overcome America's Puritan prejudice toward works of fiction. One of his most common criticisms was that his writing resembled sermons.