Gerald Cumberland

Tales of a Cruel Country (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Survival, Human Nature, and Unchecked Power in a Bleak Fictional Landscape

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Gerald Cumberland's evocative anthology, *Tales of a Cruel Country*, the reader is immersed in poignant narratives that explore the harsh realities of life in early 20th-century Britain. Through a vivid and often stark literary style, Cumberland employs rich, descriptive prose and sharp dialogues to sketch the lives of ordinary individuals grappling with societal injustices and the relentless passage of time. The collection reflects the broader literary context of the period, resonating with themes of disillusionment and moral ambiguity that characterized modernist literature, making it an essential text for understanding the socio-economic struggles of the era. Gerald Cumberland, a multifaceted writer and advocate for social reform, drew heavily upon his personal experiences and keen observations of the working class's plight. Born in 1872 to a modest family, Cumberland's life was shaped by the profound inequalities of his time, motivating him to address these issues head-on through his writing. His background as a journalist also enabled him to capture the complexities of human emotion and social dynamics, elements that are vividly present in this anthology. *My Cruel Country* is a compelling read for those interested in the interplay between literature and social criticism. It invites readers to reflect on both historical and contemporary societal challenges, making it a timeless exploration of human resilience. Cumberland'Äôs incisive narratives remain as relevant today as they were in his time, ensuring that this collection will resonate with modern readers seeking depth and insight.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664185952
• Artikelnr.: 58436679

Autorenporträt

Gerald Cumberland, a British author, journalist, poet, and composer, uses the alias Gerald Cumberland. Kenyon was a poet, essayist, and author of some police fiction. Kenyon, a trained musician, was the Daily Critic's drama and music critic for several years. In 1901, under his own name, he published a study of the work of writer and playwright Hall Caine, followed by a work for beginner musicians in 1904. His musical compositions included The Maiden and the Flower Garden (1914), a children's operetta. Julius Harrison's orchestration of his Cleopatra cantata helped the young Harrison gain fame as a composer. In 1919, under the pseudonym Gerald Cumberland, he published his "Books of Reminiscences," two major critical essays on musical life in England, as well as some police writing. His book Set Down in Malice was largely based on two extended talks with Edward Elgar (1906 and 1913), as well as a meeting with G.B. Shaw in A Terrible Walk.