Matilda Betham-Edwards

In the Heart of the Vosges and Other Sketches by a "Devious Traveller" (eBook, ePUB)

Journeys Through the French Countryside: A Literary Exploration

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In her compelling collection "In the Heart of the Vosges and Other Sketches by a 'Devious Traveller,'" Matilda Betham-Edwards offers a vibrant tapestry of observations and reflections inspired by her journeys through the Vosges Mountains and beyond. The book employs a rich, descriptive prose style that immerses readers in the enchanting landscapes, diverse cultures, and intricate social customs of 19th-century France. Betham-Edwards' sketches balance personal narrative with broader historical context, capturing the essence of a pivotal period in European travel literature marked by the rise of the middle class and burgeoning tourism. Matilda Betham-Edwards was a pioneering English novelist and travel writer whose adventures across Europe reflected her deep curiosity and independent spirit. Born in 1836, she navigated a male-dominated literary landscape, and her extensive travels cultivated a nuanced understanding of place and identity. This firsthand experience informed her distinctive literary voice, which marries personal insight with vivid storytelling, allowing her to challenge societal norms and advocate for women'Äôs perspectives within travel literature. This book is a must-read for enthusiasts of travel writing and 19th-century literature alike. Betham-Edwards'Äô keen eye for detail and her engaging style enrich the reader's imagination, making her reflections on the Vosges Mountains not just travel sketches, but meditations on adventure, culture, and the human experience. Readers will find themselves transported to the heart of scenic landscapes while gaining profound insights into the complexities of the journey itself.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 234
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066213404
• Artikelnr.: 58753936

Autorenporträt

Matilda Betham-Edwards was an English novelist, travel writer, Francophile, and prolific poet who corresponded with several well-known English male writers of the day. In addition, she wrote several children's books. Betham-Edwards was the fourth child of Edward Edwards (1808-1864), a farmer, and his wife Barbara (1806-1848), daughter of William Betham (1749-1839), an antiquary and preacher. She was educated in Ipswich and worked as a governess-pupil at a school in London. Her first novel, The White House by the Sea (1857), was an immediate success, reissued numerous times, pirated in the United States, and remained in print for forty years. Matilda studied French and German abroad before moving to Suffolk with her sister to oversee her father's farm. Not happy with solely rural jobs, she occasionally contributed to Household Words, benefiting from Dickens' connection and an early association with Charles and Mary Lamb, her mother's companions. After her sister died, she relocated to London and authored a number of novels on French life based on her numerous journeys to France and intimate knowledge of provincial French households, as well as children's and non-fiction works about France. She was published by George and Richard Bentley. She resided in Algeria with feminist educator Barbara Bodichon and accompanied her on trips to France and Spain.