Richard Harding Davis

The Lost House (eBook, ePUB)

Uncovering the Dark Secrets of an Eerie Haunted House

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Lost House," Richard Harding Davis transports readers into a richly woven narrative centered around a mysterious estate that serves as a microcosm of early 20th-century American society. With a keen eye for detail, Davis employs his signature vivid prose and a blend of realism and romanticism to depict themes of loss, memory, and the passage of time. The story unfolds through intricately developed characters, each reflecting the complexities of human relationship within the constraints of societal expectations, making it a quintessential work of its time. Richard Harding Davis, an esteemed journalist and fiction writer, was deeply influenced by the changing landscapes of America and the shifting values of the Gilded Age. His experiences travelling and reporting from various socio-political contexts infused his writing with a depth that resonates throughout "The Lost House." Davis's affinity for historical detail and his understanding of human nature underscore his desire to illuminate the societal flaws and emotional truths of his era, making this novel both a personal and cultural exploration. This novel is highly recommended for readers interested in the interplay between physical space and emotional narrative. Its thoughtful exploration of loss and belonging, coupled with Davis's masterful storytelling, presents a compelling read that invites reflection on the past while resonating with contemporary themes.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 136
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066241933
• Artikelnr.: 58927966

Autorenporträt

American journalist and author of both fiction and drama, Richard Harding Davis. He covered the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and the First World War as the first American war reporter. Theodore Roosevelt's political career benefited immensely from his literature. At the start of the 20th century, he is credited for popularizing the clean-shaven image among males. On April 18, 1864, Davis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lemuel Clarke Davis, his father, served as editor of the Philadelphia Public Ledger. Davis went to Swarthmore College and the Episcopal Academy as a young man. Davis saw Matanzas, Cuba, being shelled as part of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War. His tale garnered media attention, but as a result, the Navy forbade journalists from boarding any American military vessel for the remainder of the conflict. After being detained by the Germans as a spy and eventually released, Davis covered the Salonika front during the First World War. Davis married twice, first to the artist Cecil Clark in 1899 and then to the actress and vaudeville performer Bessy McCoy after their divorce in 1912. On April 11, 1916, Davis suffered a heart attack while talking on the phone. Bessie McCoy, his wife, would pass away at the age of 42 in 1931 from intestinal issues.