Robert W. Chambers

The Fighting Chance (eBook, ePUB)

Love, Ambition, and Betrayal in the Bustling Streets of New York City at the Turn of the Century

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Fighting Chance," Robert W. Chambers crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines themes of love, ambition, and the struggle against societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century New York, the novel exhibits Chambers' signature style, marked by vivid imagery and emotional depth. The book delves into the lives of its characters, particularly the artist Richard Radcliff, as they grapple with their choices amid the pressures of modernity, ambition, and aspirations of success. Chambers' exploration of the human condition is steeped in the naturalism and romanticism that were pivotal in the literary context of his time, reflecting both a longing for romantic ideals and a realist critique of the contemporary social milieu. Robert W. Chambers, an American author born in 1865, was known for his works across various genres, including fantasy and symbolism. His artistic background and personal experiences likely informed the keen insights present in "The Fighting Chance." Chambers, once an aspiring artist himself, infuses the narrative with a deep understanding of the creative psyche, making his exploration of the artistic struggle resonate with authenticity. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in early 20th-century literature that explores the intersections between art, identity, and societal constraints. Chambers' rich prose and compelling character studies offer a thought-provoking examination of the 'fighting chance' we all seek when pursuing our ambitions.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066230050
• Artikelnr.: 58753214

Autorenporträt

Robert William Chambers was an American artist and writer who was born May 26, 1865, and died December 16, 1933. He is best known for his 1895 collection of short stories called The King in Yellow. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Chambers was the son of William P. Chambers (1827-1911), a business and bankruptcy lawyer, and Caroline Smith Boughton. When his mom was twelve, William P. was an intern with her famous business lawyer father, Joseph Boughton. This is how his parents met. In the end, they joined forces to start the law firm of Chambers and Boughton. It did well even after Joseph's death in 1861. The great-grandfather of Robert Chambers was a sailor in the British Royal Navy named William Chambers. He married Amelia Saunders (1765-1822), who was the great-granddaughter of Tobias Saunders of Westerly, Rhode Island. First, they moved from Westerly to Greenfield, Massachusetts. Then they moved to Galway, New York, where they had their son, also named William Chambers (1798-1874). The second William finished from Union College when he was 18. He then went to a college in Boston to study medicine. While he was still in school, he married Eliza P. Allen (1793-1880), who was a direct daughter of Roger Williams, who founded Providence, Rhode Island. They were some of the first people to live in Broadalbin, New York. Walt Boughton Chambers was his brother and a builder.