Harold Macgrath

The Carpet from Bagdad (eBook, ePUB)

A Magical Journey Through Love and Intrigue

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Carpet from Bagdad," Harold MacGrath weaves a rich tapestry of intrigue and romance against the backdrop of early 20th-century Orientalism. This novel follows the story of a young American adventurer who becomes entangled in a world of exotic carpets and the accompanying cultural complexities. MacGrath employs a vivid literary style, filled with lush descriptions and an air of adventure reminiscent of the genre's masters, creating an immersive reading experience that reflects the anxieties and fascinations of an America on the brink of modernity, inflected with colonial attitudes and a quest for authenticity in foreign worlds. Harold MacGrath, an accomplished novelist and playwright of his time, was renowned for his keen observations on human nature and culture. His extensive travels and varied experiences'Äînotably, his time spent in the East'Äîgreatly influenced his writing. Through personal encounters and historical research, MacGrath developed a nuanced understanding of the societal dynamics and romantic idealizations that characterize his works, particularly in "The Carpet from Bagdad." This captivating novel is recommended for readers seeking an adventurous escape into a world where romance meets cultural exploration. MacGrath's ability to blend humor, conflict, and human emotion makes this work not just a story, but an insightful commentary on the crosscurrents of civilization, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on their own perceptions of the exotic.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066203672
• Artikelnr.: 58755619

Autorenporträt

American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter Harold MacGrath (September 4, 1871 - October 30, 1922) was a bestselling and prolific author. He occasionally finished more than one mass-market novel per year, with themes including romance, spies, mystery, and adventure. He was the first nationally renowned author hired to produce original screenplays for the fledgling motion picture industry. Additionally, he had three short stories and 18 novels turned into movies, sometimes more than once. Additionally, three of these books were turned into plays that were presented on New York City's Broadway. Although MacGrath spent a lot of time traveling, his home base was always Syracuse, New York, where he was born and reared. He was the son of Thomas H. and Lillian Jane McGrath, and he was born Harold McGrath in Syracuse, New York. Before publishing his first book, a romance titled Arms and Woman, in the late 1890s, he was a teenage reporter and columnist for the Syracuse Herald newspaper. The Puppet Crown, his subsequent novel, reportedly peaked at No. 7 on the New York Times bestseller list for the entire year of 1901. More than one mass-market novel about love, adventure, mystery, spies, and the like was still produced annually by MacGrath.