Harold Frederic

In the Valley (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Rural Life and Social Issues in 19th Century America

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Harold Frederic's novel 'In the Valley' is a masterpiece of American realist fiction, delving into the lives of rural farmers in upstate New York during the late 19th century. With its detailed descriptions of agrarian life and nuanced character development, Frederic captures the struggles and triumphs of everyday people in a changing society. The novel's narrative style is reminiscent of other realist writers of the time, such as Mark Twain and William Dean Howells, but Frederic's unique voice shines through in his poignant portrayal of human relationships and societal issues. The themes of class, gender, and morality are expertly woven into the fabric of the story, providing readers with a thought-provoking and engaging reading experience. Harold Frederic, himself a native of upstate New York, drew inspiration from his own surroundings and experiences to craft 'In the Valley'. His keen observations of rural life and his deep empathy for his characters are evident throughout the novel. Recommended for readers interested in American realist literature and the complexities of rural life in the late 19th century.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 265
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066197322
• Artikelnr.: 58596937

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.