Mary Jane Holmes

Miss McDonald (eBook, ePUB)

Love and Society in the Antebellum South: A Tale of Romance and Resistance

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Miss McDonald' by Mary Jane Holmes, the reader is transported to the antebellum South, where the protagonist, Miss McDonald, navigates the complexities of society and love. The novel is written in a straightforward and accessible style, typical of Holmes' sentimental fiction, popular in the 19th century. Holmes' attention to detail in character development and setting provides a rich literary context for exploring themes of class and gender roles. Readers will be drawn into Miss McDonald's story as she grapples with societal expectations and her own desires. Mary Jane Holmes, a prolific American author, was known for her romantic fiction that often focused on themes of love and family. Her own experiences growing up in the American South likely influenced her portrayal of the setting and characters in 'Miss McDonald.' I highly recommend 'Miss McDonald' to readers interested in exploring 19th-century American literature and the portrayal of women in society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 157
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066227449
• Artikelnr.: 58929759

Autorenporträt

American novelist Mary Jane Holmes is well known for her widely read novels and short tales from the 19th century. She was raised in a low-income household and was born in Brookfield, Massachusetts, in 1825. Her work was renowned for its emotional and romantic tone and often addressed issues of love, family, and social status. In her lifetime, she wrote more than 60 books, demonstrating her prodigious talent. Despite Holmes' writing being well-liked during her lifetime, it went out of favor in the years after her death in 1907. Scholars and readers alike, who value her contributions to the romance novel genre and her insights into 19th-century American life and society, have lately shown a renewed interest in her work.