Ernest Glanville

The Golden Rock (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the African Wilderness: A Tale of Adventure and Survival

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The Golden Rock,' Ernest Glanville crafts a rich narrative that intertwines adventure, exploration, and philosophical musings against the backdrop of the South African landscape. The story follows the protagonist's journey to discover a fabled rock, a symbol of both material wealth and metaphysical longing. Glanville employs a lyrical prose style, punctuated by vivid descriptions and intricate characterizations that draw the reader into a world steeped in mystery. The novel reflects the themes of imperialism and the quest for identity prevalent in late 19th-century literature, making it a significant contribution to the genre of adventure fiction. Ernest Glanville, a notable figure in South African literature, was deeply influenced by his surroundings and experiences in a burgeoning colonial society. His background in journalism and close connections to both indigenous and colonial cultures enabled him to portray the complexities of human ambition and moral dilemmas with authenticity. Glanville's fascination with the natural world and the cultural collisions of his time are vividly represented in this work, illustrating his mastery of weaving personal and collective narratives. Readers will find 'The Golden Rock' an enthralling exploration of human desire and the challenges of self-discovery. It is a thought-provoking narrative that encourages reflection on the nature of value'Äîbe it spiritual, cultural, or monetary. This book is recommended for those interested in a literary voyage that balances thrilling adventure with deeper existential inquiries, reflecting the dualities of wealth and impoverishment.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 293
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066172534
• Artikelnr.: 58928672

Autorenporträt

Ernest Glanville (5 May 1855 in Wynberg - 6 September 1925 in Rondebosch) was a Cape Colony and subsequently South African author best known for his short stories, which are extensively read and taught in South Africa. He also written 17 historical books. Glanville studied at St. Andrew's College in Grahamstown from January 1869 to May 1871. His education was cut short when he and his father brought the first printing press from Grahamstown to Griqualand West by ox cart in 1870 and started running a newspaper in Kimberley. In addition to his literary accomplishments, he worked as a journalist for the Cape Argus and other newspapers, and he collaborated with Dr MacGowan on the 1905 Jubilee Hymn. He married Emma Priscilla Powell, and they had four children: Thomas Burt, Ada Hoole, John, and Denis Gordon.