Queen Hildegarde (eBook, ePUB) - Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe
1,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Sofort per Download lieferbar
  • Format: ePub

Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards, in her novel 'Queen Hildegarde,' delves into the intricacies of royal life and political intrigue with eloquence and sophistication. Set in a fictional European monarchy, the book follows the young Queen Hildegarde as she navigates the challenges of her reign and grapples with the pressures of tradition and modernity. Richards effortlessly weaves a captivating narrative that not only entertains but also offers a fascinating glimpse into the power dynamics of the aristocracy in the late 19th century. Her prose is both engaging and thought-provoking, making 'Queen…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards, in her novel 'Queen Hildegarde,' delves into the intricacies of royal life and political intrigue with eloquence and sophistication. Set in a fictional European monarchy, the book follows the young Queen Hildegarde as she navigates the challenges of her reign and grapples with the pressures of tradition and modernity. Richards effortlessly weaves a captivating narrative that not only entertains but also offers a fascinating glimpse into the power dynamics of the aristocracy in the late 19th century. Her prose is both engaging and thought-provoking, making 'Queen Hildegarde' a standout work in the realm of historical fiction. Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards, a prolific writer known for her keen insight into human nature and society, brings her unique perspective to this tale of royalty and societal expectations. Her background as the daughter of noted abolitionist Julia Ward Howe and her experiences growing up in a literary and intellectual household undoubtedly informed her portrayal of a strong and independent female protagonist in 'Queen Hildegarde.' I highly recommend 'Queen Hildegarde' to readers who enjoy historical fiction with a strong female lead, as well as to those interested in exploring the complexities of royal life and political power.

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in BG, B, A, EW, DK, CZ, D, CY, H, HR, GR, F, FIN, LT, I, IRL, NL, M, L, LR, S, R, P, PL, SK, SLO ausgeliefert werden.

Autorenporträt
Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards was an American writer. She wrote almost 90 books, including biographies, poetry, and many for children. Eletelephony, a literary nonsense verse, is one of her best-known children's poems. Laura Elizabeth Howe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 27, 1850. Her father, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, was an abolitionist who founded the Perkins Institution and the Massachusetts School for the Blind. She was named after his famous deaf-blind student, Laura Bridgman. "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was written by her mother, Julia Ward Howe. Laura and Henry Richards got married in 1871. In 1876, he accepted a management position at his family's paper mill in Gardiner, Maine, where he moved with his wife and three children. Laura was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1917 for her biography Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, which she co-authored with her sisters Maud Howe Elliott and Florence Hall. Her name is borne by an elementary school in Gardiner, Maine, that serves prekindergarten through fifth grade students. Her children's book Tirra Lirra received the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1959. Her home in Gardiner, the Laura E. Richards House, is on the National Register of Historic Places.