William Douglas O'Connor

The Ghost (eBook, ePUB)

A Haunting Tale of Love, Grief, and the Afterlife in Gothic Literature

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The Ghost,' William Douglas O'Connor deftly weaves a haunting tale of the supernatural with elements of romance and mystery. Written in the gothic literary style popular in the late 19th century, the book explores themes of grief, love, and the afterlife. O'Connor's vivid descriptions and atmospheric settings immerse the reader in a world where the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, creating an eerie and captivating narrative. The lyrical prose and suspenseful plot make 'The Ghost' a page-turner for those who enjoy dark, atmospheric literature. O'Connor's use of symbolism and allegory adds depth to the story, inviting readers to contemplate the deeper meanings hidden within the text. As a contemporary of renowned authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne, O'Connor's work reflects the spirit of his time, while also offering a unique and compelling perspective on timeless themes of human existence. Fans of gothic literature and supernatural fiction will find 'The Ghost' a rewarding and thought-provoking read that lingers in the mind long after the final page.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 157
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664566584
• Artikelnr.: 58757670

Autorenporträt

William Douglas O'Connor was an American author most recognized for his affiliation with Walt Whitman. In 1866, he wrote The Good Gray Poet, a pamphlet defending Whitman. William O'Connor was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 2, 1832, as the son of Peter D. O'Connor and an unknown mother. Little is known about his early years, except that he had a conflict with his father and left the family when he was eight years old. In 1856, he married Ellen M. Tarr and had two children. In the 1850s, he met Sarah Helen Whitman, the poet and romantic interest of Edgar Allan Poe. Following his departure, in 1860, O'Connor released Harrington: A Story of True Love, an antislavery romance. The following year, he met Walt Whitman, and the two became great friends. During the American Civil War, O'Connor served for the Treasury Department's United States Lighthouse Board. Whitman spent several months in Washington, D.C., living with O'Connor. O'Connor assisted Whitman in obtaining job as a clerk with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He was enraged when James Harlan expelled Whitman from the Bureau in 1865, and he promptly produced The Good Gray Poet (1866), backing Whitman and criticizing Harlan.