Will N. Harben

The Land of the Changing Sun (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Turbulence and Transformation in the American South

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Will N. Harben's novel, 'The Land of the Changing Sun,' readers are taken on a journey through the American South, exploring themes of racial tension, social class, and the changing landscape of the region. Harben's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions and a keen eye for detail, placing the reader directly into the setting of the story. The book is set in the late 19th century, a turbulent time in American history, and offers a nuanced portrayal of the complex social dynamics of the era. Will N. Harben, a prolific author known for his regionalist fiction, drew inspiration for 'The Land of the Changing Sun' from his own experiences growing up in the South. His deep understanding of the region and its people shines through in the novel, making it a compelling and authentic portrayal of Southern life. I highly recommend 'The Land of the Changing Sun' to readers interested in American literature, regionalism, and historical fiction. Harben's masterful storytelling and insightful exploration of societal issues make this book a must-read for anyone looking to delve into the complexities of the American South during this period.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664596703
• Artikelnr.: 58596764

Autorenporträt

William Nathaniel Harben was an American writer who lived in the early twentieth century. He specialized in stories about the people who lived in the mountains of Northern Georgia. He was sometimes attributed as Will N. Harben or just Will Harben. Harben was born in 1858 in Dalton, Georgia, to a wealthy family. He grew up to become a trader in the same town. At the age of 30, Harben began composing stories. His father, Nathaniel Parks Harben, was a notable southern abolitionist who worked as a spy for the Union and then a scout for General Sherman. When William was a tiny child, his family was forced to flee to the north, but they finally returned to Dalton during restoration. Harben's first book, White Marie, a narrative about a white girl raised in slavery in the American South, was written in 1889. After the work was published, he relocated his family to New York City. Harben's subsequent novel, Almost Persuaded (1890), was a religious novel. The novel attracted enough notice that Queen Victoria requested a copy. Harben later wrote Mute Confessor (1892), a romantic romance, and Land of the Changing Sun (1894), a science fiction novel. Throughout the decade, he also wrote three detective novels. Harben's greatest literary triumph was Northern Georgia Sketches (1900), a collection of short stories about Georgia "hillbillies". He became a prot g and friend of William Dean Howells.