Mayne Reid

The Bandolero; Or, A Marriage among the Mountains (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Love and Banditry in the Mexican Mountains

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Bandolero; Or, A Marriage among the Mountains," Mayne Reid explores the intersection of romance, adventure, and cultural conflict set against the dramatic backdrop of the Spanish-American frontier. Reid'Äôs narrative employs a vivid and immersive style characterized by rich descriptions and dynamic characters, often reflecting the Romantic ideals prominent during the mid-19th century. This engaging tale weaves together themes of honor and societal constraints as it chronicles the tumultuous life of a bandolero, or outlaw, who navigates the complexities of love and loyalty amidst perilous landscapes and cultural tensions. Mayne Reid, a celebrated author known for his contributions to adventure literature, drew inspiration from his own experiences in the American West and his fascination with the heroic archetypes of frontier life. His deep understanding of the national struggles and intricacies of character in both Spanish and American cultures informs the novel'Äôs rich characterization and tense plot developments, revealing the author's commitment to portraying the authenticity of cultural identities in conflict. This captivating narrative is highly recommended for readers interested in 19th-century American literature, adventure romance, or cultural studies. Reid'Äôs masterful storytelling not only provides thrilling escapism but also encourages reflection on themes of identity, freedom, and the human experience against the backdrop of societal norms.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1246
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066173159
• Artikelnr.: 58929335

Autorenporträt

Thomas Mayne Reid was an Irish-American author who lived from April 4, 1818, to October 22, 1883. He fought in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Through his many writings about American life, he has shown how the American states were run, how horrible it was to work as a slave, and how American Indians lived. Adventure books like those by Frederick Marryat and Robert Louis Stevenson were written by "Captain" Reid. Most of the stories took place in the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica. He thought a lot of Lord Byron. His anti-slavery book Quadroon (1856) was turned into a play by Dion Boucicault called The Octoroon (1859), which was put on in New York. Robert Reid was born in the village of Ballyroney, which is near Katesbridge in County Down in Northern Ireland. He is the son of Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid Sr., who is a senior clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and his wife. Reid set out to become a Presbyterian priest because his father wanted him to. In September 1834, he started at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution. He stayed for four years, but he wasn't motivated to finish school and get his diploma. He taught at a school in Ballyroney after going back to Dublin.