Grant Allen

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Strange Stories (eBook, ePUB)

Gothic Tales of Mystery and the Supernatural

Beschreibung

In "Strange Stories," Grant Allen captivates readers with a collection of eclectic tales that traverse the realms of the bizarre and supernatural. Utilizing a blend of naturalism and gothic aesthetic, Allen crafts narratives that delve into human psychology and existential dilemmas, often layering his explorations with a sense of the uncanny. The stories, written during the late Victorian era, reflect a society grappling with the rapid advancements of science and technology, positioning them in a unique juxtaposition with the supernatural and the unexplained. Grant Allen, a Canadian writer and a prominent figure in the late 19th-century literary landscape, was influenced by the emerging fields of science and evolution, which deeply permeated his work. His engagement in the scientific discourse of his time, alongside his role as a journalist and critic, informs the thematic complexity of "Strange Stories." Allen'Äôs diverse background encourages readers to navigate the intersection of reality and the surreal, reflecting the uncertainties of his contemporary society. "Strange Stories" is a must-read for enthusiasts of speculative fiction and fans of the fin-de-siv®cle literary movement. Allen's masterful storytelling invites readers to ponder the mystery of existence while offering thrills that are as intellectually stimulating as they are entertaining. A brilliant fusion of science and the supernatural, this collection beckons you into the depths of human experience, making it an essential addition to any literary library.

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Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen was a Canadian science writer and author who was born on February 24, 1848, and died on October 25, 1899. He went to school in England. During the second half of the 1800s, he spoke out in favor of evolution. Ellen Allen was born on Wolfe Island, which is near Kingston in Canada West (now Ontario). He was the second child of Catharine Ann Grant and the Rev. Joseph Antisell Allen, who was a Protestant priest from Dublin, Ireland. The fifth Baron de Longueuil's daughter was his mother. When Allen was 13, he and his parents moved to the United States, then to France, and finally to the United Kingdom. Before that, Allen went to school at home. The two schools he went to were King Edward's School in Birmingham and Merton College in Oxford, both in the UK. Allen studied in France after high school and taught at Brighton College from 1870 to 1871. When he was in his mid-20s, he became a professor at Jamaica's Queen's College, which was for black students. Allen stopped believing in God and became a socialist, even though his father was a preacher.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664636744
• Artikelnr.: 58437075