W. B. Maxwell

The Devil's Garden (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

1913. "The Devil's Garden" is a popular classic work by W. B. Maxwell. The main character in this story is William Dale who is Postmaster of Rodhaven. He is introduced as an honest peasant of uncompromising temper, whose rough nature is ever softened by his pretty wife Mavis. Dale's evening in London is transformed into a catastrophe when he learns a past secret about Mavis that threatens his marriage. Confronted with this secret, Will and Mavis struggle to make their marriage work and become successful. Ironically, Dale is eventually confronted by the same scenario. This work, described as a study of elemental passion and mystery, excited wide discussion and was attacked in many quarters for the daring of its theme, obsession and adultery.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ktoczyta.pl
• Seitenzahl: 380
• Altersempfehlung: ab 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. August 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788381625241
• Artikelnr.: 55131456

Autorenporträt

William Babington Maxwell was a British novelist and playwright. Born on June 4, 1866, William Babington Maxwell was the son of novelist Mary Elizabeth Braddon and Irish businessman John Maxwell. The family lived at Lichfield House in Richmond and spent their holidays in the New Forest. Maxwell's official schooling stopped at the age of 14 because his mother was concerned about 'over-education'. Maxwell was originally trained as an artist before abandoning it in favor of writing short stories to help him cope with despair. Edmund Yates wrote his first article in The World for five pounds. He also contributed pieces to Truth and Temple Bar. Despite being nearly 50 years old at the onset of the First World War, Maxwell was accepted as a lieutenant in the Royal Fusiliers and served in France until 1917. His military career began at a recruitment station in a building beneath Govett and Sons on Throgmorton Street, London. He was entrusted with recruiting 1000 men, but only succeeded in recruiting 1300. From that point forward, the unit he helped organize was transported to Colchester for training. Maxwell was tasked with managing the battalion funds, which included officers, rations, and weights. In his 1916 notebook, he kept a track of meals and weights for soldiers and animals. Maxwell was promoted to Lieutenant on September 3, 1914.