Maurice Thompson

Hoosier Mosaics (eBook, ePUB)

Life and Landscape in 19th-century Indiana: A Mosaic of Midwestern Stories

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Maurice Thompson's Hoosier Mosaics, the reader is presented with a collection of short stories showcasing the beauty and complexity of life in 19th-century Indiana. With rich descriptions and vivid characters, the book offers a glimpse into a time of rapid industrialization and social change. Thompson's writing style is both lyrical and precise, capturing the essence of the Midwest landscape and the challenges faced by its inhabitants. Each story acts as a mosaic piece, contributing to the larger picture of life in Indiana during this era. The book is a mix of realism and romanticism, bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people in a rapidly changing world.Maurice Thompson, a native Hoosier himself, drew inspiration from his surroundings and personal experiences to create Hoosier Mosaics. As a lawyer and naturalist, Thompson was deeply connected to the land and the people of Indiana, which is reflected in his intimate portrayal of the state in his writing. His keen observations and attention to detail make the stories in the book feel authentic and engaging.I recommend Hoosier Mosaics to readers interested in literature that captures the spirit of the Midwest and delves into the human experience during a time of transition. Thompson's writing is both captivating and thought-provoking, making this book a valuable addition to any collection of American regional fiction.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 182
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066237479
• Artikelnr.: 58754005

Autorenporträt

James Maurice Thompson was an American author, poet, writer, archer, and naturalist. James Maurice Thompson was born in 1844 in the small town of Fairfield, Indiana, in Union County, to a Baptist pastor and his wife. Near the conclusion of the decade, the family relocated to north Georgia. He was tutored in classical languages, literature, French, and mathematics, and he later became a civil engineer, utilizing his mathematical knowledge. During the Civil War, Maurice Thompson and his brother Will Henry Thompson (born 1848) served as privates in the Confederacy. Following the war, Thompson settled in Calhoun, Georgia, where he studied surveying, engineering, and law. In 1867, Thompson undertook a botanical and ornithological exploration of Florida's Lake Okeechobee. Thompson and his brother relocated to Crawfordsville, Indiana, once this project was completed. Maurice started working as an engineer on a railroad being built in the area, and the Thompsons married sisters. In 1871, the brothers established a law firm together. Maurice resumed submitting essays for publication in 1873 (his first was published by Atlantic Monthly), and then went on to write a series of archery articles. He was featured in the New York Tribune, Atlantic Monthly, and Harper's Monthly. His first work was published in 1875, and over the years he wrote in a variety of genres, including novels and poetry.