Henry Handel Richardson

The End of a Childhood (eBook, ePUB)

Capturing the Turmoil of Growing Up in Early 20th Century Australia

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Henry Handel Richardson's 'The End of a Childhood' is a poignant coming-of-age novel that delves into themes of loss, identity, and the transition into adulthood. Set in the early 20th century, the book follows the protagonist's journey through the trials and tribulations of growing up, capturing the complexities of human emotions with a raw and insightful narrative style. Richardson's attention to detail and rich character development immerses readers in a vivid portrayal of the era. The novel's exploration of inner turmoil and external influences offers a profound reflection on the universal experience of leaving childhood behind. Henry Handel Richardson, a pseudonym for Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson, drew upon her own upbringing in Australia to craft a compelling narrative that resonates with readers on a deeply personal level. Richardson's own experiences and keen observations of human behavior infuse the book with authenticity and emotional depth. 'The End of a Childhood' is a must-read for anyone interested in evocative coming-of-age stories with a timeless appeal. Richardson's masterful storytelling and insightful character studies make this novel a classic in the genre, earning its place among the great works of literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338095152
• Artikelnr.: 64075788

Autorenporträt

Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson, known by her literary name Henry Handel Richardson, was an Australian author. Ethel Florence (who liked to be known as Et, Ettie, or Etta) was the eldest daughter of Walter Lindesay Richardson MD and his wife Mary (née Bailey). She was born in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, into a rich family that later struggled financially. Throughout Richardson's childhood and youth, the family moved about Victoria. These included Chiltern, Queenscliff, Koroit, and Maldon, where Richardson's mother was a postmistress (her father died of syphilis when she was nine). The Richardsons' home in Chiltern, "Lake View," is now held by the National Trust and open to the public. Richardson left Maldon in 1883 to become a boarder at Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC) in Melbourne, where she studied from the ages of 13 to 17. H. G. Wells appreciated the coming-of-age novel The Getting of Wisdom, which was inspired by this experience. At PLC, she began to hone her ability to blend fact and fiction convincingly, a technique she later employed to great effect in her novels. Richardson excelled in the arts and music while at PLC, and her mother relocated the family to Europe in 1888 so Richardson could pursue her musical studies at the Leipzig Conservatorium. Richardson based her debut novel, Maurice Guest, on Leipzig.