Grace Greenwood

Queen Victoria (eBook, ePUB)

The Influential Reign of a Victorian Monarch

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Queen Victoria' by Grace Greenwood, readers are transported to the era of the British Empire and introduced to the life and reign of one of its most influential monarchs. The book provides a detailed account of Queen Victoria's time on the throne, highlighting her political decisions and personal relationships. Grace Greenwood's writing style is both informative and engaging, making historical events come to life for the reader. This biography is situated within the context of Victorian literature, giving readers a glimpse into the societal norms and values of the time. With attention to detail and a thorough analysis of the period, 'Queen Victoria' offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of a remarkable historical figure. Grace Greenwood's meticulous research and eloquent prose make this book a standout in the genre of historical biographies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 228
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547668497
• Artikelnr.: 69542085

Autorenporträt

Grace Greenwood is the pen name of Sara Jane Lippincott, an American author, poet, and journalist born on September 23, 1823, in Pompey, New York, and who made significant contributions to 19th-century American literature. Greenwood was known for her advocacy of women's rights, social justice, and abolitionism, as reflected in her literary works and numerous articles. She became one of the first women to gain access to the Congressional press galleries. Her literary style combined elements of romanticism with earnest social critique, often infused with her personal convictions and experiences. Among her notable works is 'Queen Victoria,' a study of the monarch's life and reign, highlighting Greenwood's keen interest in biography as a literary form and her ability to engage with historical subjects. Greenwood's work was characterized by its emphasis on moral uplift and was marked by her lively and accessible prose. She was a contemporary of other literary figures such as Harriet Beecher Stowe and Edgar Allan Poe and contributed notably to the period's literary scene. She passed away on April 20, 1904, leaving behind a legacy that includes roles as one of the first female correspondents and as a significant female voice in literature and journalistic spheres of her time.