Lucas Malet

The Far Horizon (eBook, ePUB)

Love, Betrayal, and Social Conventions in Victorian England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Lucas Malet's novel, "The Far Horizon," intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of colonial adventure. The story unfolds in the late 19th century, predominantly set in the exotic locations of British India, and is characterized by its rich, lyrical prose and psychological depth. Through evocative imagery and a focus on character development, Malet navigates themes of identity, isolation, and social expectations, effectively capturing the tensions of an era marked by both romantic idealism and harsh realities. Lucas Malet, the pen name of Mary St. Leger Kingsley, was an English novelist born into a family steeped in literary and artistic tradition. Her exposure to diverse cultures and her own experiences in various parts of the world profoundly influenced her writing. Malet's works often reflect her fascination with the nuances of society and the inner workings of the human mind, which arguably stemmed from her extensive travels and her unique position as a female author in a predominantly male literary landscape. Readers seeking a profound exploration of the human psyche, alongside a vivid portrayal of colonial settings, will find "The Far Horizon" to be a compelling addition to their literary repertoire. Malet's masterful storytelling and deep character insights invite readers to reflect on their perceptions of distance, both physical and emotional, rendering this novel a timeless exploration of life's far-reaching implications.

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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.