Harold Frederic

In the Sixties (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Loyalty, Sacrifice, and Human Relationships in the American Civil War Era

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Harold Frederic's "In the Sixties" is a penetrating exploration of the social and cultural dynamics of 19th-century America, particularly the transformative decade of the 1860s. Frederic deftly employs a realist literary style, intricately weaving character-driven narratives with rich period detail that brings to life the tensions of a nation on the brink of modernity. Through a keen depiction of both personal and societal conflicts, the novel engages with themes of change, identity, and the pervasive impact of the Civil War, offering a window into the complexities of American life during a pivotal era. Born in 1856, Harold Frederic was a distinguished American novelist and journalist whose experiences as a foreign correspondent and his deep engagement with the cultural shifts of his time deeply informed his writing. Much of Frederic's work reflects his penchant for exploring the tensions between different social classes, religious beliefs, and emerging ideologies, allowing him to capture the zeitgeist of his era. His firsthand experiences observing the changing world around him provided a rich backdrop for his nuanced portrayals of individuals grappling with transformation and uncertainty. Recommended for scholars and enthusiasts of American literature, "In the Sixties" offers a compelling narrative that transcends its historical context and speaks to broader themes of change and resilience. Readers will find Frederic's intricate character studies and insightful social commentary a worthwhile journey into a transformative period that continues to echo in contemporary society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 316
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066135874
• Artikelnr.: 58760105

Autorenporträt

Harold Frederic was an American author and reporter who was born August 19, 1856, and died October 19, 1898. In the Valley (1890), The Damnation of Theron Ware (1896), and The Market Place (1899) are some of his works. Frederick Harold was born on August 19, 1856, in Utica, New York. His parents were Presbyterian. He went to the Methodist church, but he wasn't sure about faith in general. Frederic became interested in photography and writing early on. When Frederic was 18 months old, his father died in a train accident. His mother raised him most of the time after that. He finished school when he was fifteen years old and started working as a photographer right away. At home and in Boston, he worked as a picture touch-up artist for four years. He started working as a checker for The Utica Herald and then The Utica Daily Observer in 1875. Frederic went on to work as a writer. He got married to Grace Green Williams in 1877 and had five kids with her. In 1882, he was in charge of The Albany Evening Journal, a newspaper in the state capital of New York.