Lady Baltimore (eBook, ePUB) - Wister, Owen
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Owen Wister's novel, 'Lady Baltimore,' is a captivating tale set in the antebellum South that provides readers with a vivid portrayal of Southern society and culture. Wister's descriptive prose and attention to detail transport the reader to the charming city of Charleston, where the novel's events unfold against the backdrop of the Civil War era. The novel's exploration of themes such as love, honor, and societal expectations make it a timeless classic of American literature. Wister's elegant storytelling and rich character development make 'Lady Baltimore' a delightful read for fans of…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Owen Wister's novel, 'Lady Baltimore,' is a captivating tale set in the antebellum South that provides readers with a vivid portrayal of Southern society and culture. Wister's descriptive prose and attention to detail transport the reader to the charming city of Charleston, where the novel's events unfold against the backdrop of the Civil War era. The novel's exploration of themes such as love, honor, and societal expectations make it a timeless classic of American literature. Wister's elegant storytelling and rich character development make 'Lady Baltimore' a delightful read for fans of historical fiction. Owen Wister, an accomplished author and historian, was inspired to write 'Lady Baltimore' by his love for the South and its unique charm. His extensive travels and research provided him with the knowledge and insight needed to create a realistic portrayal of Southern life during the 19th century. Wister's background in law and his passion for storytelling influenced his writing style, resulting in a novel that is both engaging and thought-provoking. I highly recommend 'Lady Baltimore' to readers who appreciate historical fiction and enjoy immersing themselves in richly detailed settings. Wister's masterful storytelling and exquisite prose make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of Southern society and the enduring power of love and honor.
Autorenporträt
American author and historian Owen Wister, who lived from July 14, 1860, to July 21, 1938, is regarded as the "father" of Western fiction. His work on The Virginian and a biography of Ulysses S. Grant are most renowned. On July 14, 1860, Owen Wister was born in Germantown, a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the northwest. His father, affluent surgeon Owen Jones Wister, was raised in Grumblethorpe in Germantown. With the publication of The New Swiss Family Robinson, a spoof of the 1812 book The Swiss Family Robinson, Wister launched his literary career. It earned such positive reviews that Mark Twain wrote Wister a letter admiring it. Wister was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a member of The Franklin Inn Club, a member of numerous literary organizations, and a member of the Harvard University Board of Overseers. Wister wed Mary Channing, his second cousin, in 1898. The couple have six kids together. Mary passed away in 1913 while giving birth. In 1933, Marina Wister, their daughter, wed the painter Andrew Dasburg. Wister died in 1938 at his Saunderstown, Rhode Island, residence. He is interred in Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery.