Lucas Malet

The Far Horizon (eBook, ePUB)

Love, Betrayal, and Social Conventions in Victorian England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Lucas Malet's novel, 'The Far Horizon,' the reader is transported to the late 19th century England, where social class and morality clash in a gripping tale of love and betrayal. Malet's writing style is characterized by its detailed descriptions and complex character development, making the novel a compelling read for those interested in Victorian literature. The intricate plot explores themes of power dynamics, gender roles, and the consequences of societal expectations on individual happiness. By delving into the psychological depths of its characters, 'The Far Horizon' offers a nuanced portrayal of human nature in a time of rigid social conventions. Lucas Malet, a pseudonym for Mary St. Leger Kingsley, drew inspiration from her own experiences as a woman navigating the constraints of Victorian society, adding a layer of authenticity to the narrative. Readers interested in historical fiction with a psychological depth will find 'The Far Horizon' a captivating and thought-provoking read.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 343
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066245665
• Artikelnr.: 58754008

Autorenporträt

Lucas Malet, a Victorian novelist, and other name know as Mary St Leger Kingsley. Her works, The Wages of Sin (1891) and The History of Sir Richard Calmady (1901), were particularly popular. Malet historian Talia Schaffer says that she was "widely regarded as one of the premier writers of fiction in the English-speaking world" at the zenith of her career, but her reputation dwindled by the end of her life, and she is now rarely read or studied. She was born in the rectory in Eversley, Hampshire, as the younger daughter of Reverend Charles Kingsley (author of The Water Babies) and his wife Frances Eliza Grenfell, the couple's third child. In 1876, Mary married the Rev. William Harrison, her father's colleague, Minor Canon of Westminster, and Queen's Priest-in-Ordinary. Malet abandoned his artistic ambitions following the marriage. The marriage was childless and miserable, and the couple separated soon after. Following her divorce, Malet pursued an independent writing career, adopting her pen name by combining two obscure family surnames. Her debut novel, Mrs. Lorimer, a Sketch in Black and White, was released in 1882. Malet's second novel, Colonel Enderby's Wife, published in 1885, drew critical notice and admiration for its fictionalization of her brief failed marriage. Five years after her husband died, Kingsley converted to Catholicism.