Frank Frankfort Moore

Phyllis of Philistia (eBook, ePUB)

Love, Loyalty, and Society in a Changing World

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Phyllis of Philistia," Frank Frankfort Moore crafts a captivating narrative that intertwines themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of societal expectations in a richly textured historical milieu. Set against the backdrop of ancient Philistia, the novel employs a vivid literary style characterized by intricate character development and lyrical prose. Through the lens of the titular character, Phyllis, Moore delves into the struggles of a woman navigating a patriarchal society, gracefully blending dramatic tension with an undercurrent of humor and satire that reflects the broader socio-political landscape of the time. Frank Frankfort Moore was a prolific English author and playwright whose diverse literary career spanned several genres, including historical novels, poetry, and journalism. His keen interest in historical contexts, combined with a deep understanding of human emotions, likely influenced his portrayal of Phyllis. Moore's exposure to Victorian cultural norms and his own experiences with social critique are evident in this work, offering readers a profound exploration of character motivations amid complex societal structures. Readers seeking an engaging blend of history and keen psychological insight will find "Phyllis of Philistia" a thought-provoking addition to their literary repertoire. Moore'Äôs mastery of storytelling invites readers to reflect on timeless themes while immersing themselves in an evocative world, making it both a compelling read and a significant contribution to the canon of historical fiction.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 269
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066193799
• Artikelnr.: 58930003

Autorenporträt

Frank Frankfort Moore (1855-1931) was an Irish novelist, playwright, and poet. He was a unionist and a Protestant from Belfast, yet his historical fiction during the Home Rule agitation did not shy away from themes of Irish-Catholic dispossession. Moore was born in Limerick but raised in Belfast, where he recalls seeing dragoons, sabres drawn, rushing sectarian riots in the street below his nursery window as his earliest recollection. Moore's father was a successful clockmaker and goldsmith, and the family was well-educated (French and German were both spoken). The elder Moore, however, as a member of the ultra-puritan Open Brethren group, wanted to limit his children's reading to religious and didactic publications. Michael Paget Baxter, the evangelist who recognized Emperor Napoleon III as the Beast in the Book of Revelation, was a frequent visitor. Moore attended the Royal Belfast Academical Institution, where he swiftly learned to reject his father's ideas. He remembered the spread of certain slanderous lyrics titled "Mr. Baxter and The Beast," which "proved" that Baxter himself was the Antichrist. Moore praised Irish scientist John Tyndall's statement of scientific materialism at a British Science Association conference in Belfast in 1874, mocking the angry reaction of local Presbyterian ministers.