Harold Frederic

The Market-Place (eBook, ePUB)

Navigating Tradition and Progress in 19th Century America

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Harold Frederic's "The Market-Place" delves into the intricate social dynamics of American life in the late 19th century. Through a blend of realism and keen psychological insight, Frederic explores the tensions between desire, morality, and societal expectations within a small town setting. The novel is characterized by its rich character development and descriptive prose, offering readers a window into the lives of its protagonists as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and the quest for identity. In this narrative, the marketplace serves as both a literal and metaphorical space where personal and communal struggles unfold, reflecting the broader economic and social transformations of the era. Frederic was an American author and journalist whose experiences in both England and the United States deeply influenced his literary perspective. His background in journalism provided him with a sharp observational lens, enabling him to depict the nuances of interpersonal relationships and societal structures critically. Frederic'Äôs keen interest in the shifting values of his time, along with his own struggles with success and failure, vividly colors the themes explored in "The Market-Place." For readers intrigued by the intersection of personal and societal narratives, "The Market-Place" is an essential exploration of human motivations and external pressures. Frederic's nuanced portrayal of his characters invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the markets they navigate, making this novel not only a compelling story but also a timeless commentary on human nature and society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 345
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664625342
• Artikelnr.: 58561675

Autorenporträt

Harold Frederic was an American author and reporter who was born August 19, 1856, and died October 19, 1898. In the Valley (1890), The Damnation of Theron Ware (1896), and The Market Place (1899) are some of his works. Frederick Harold was born on August 19, 1856, in Utica, New York. His parents were Presbyterian. He went to the Methodist church, but he wasn't sure about faith in general. Frederic became interested in photography and writing early on. When Frederic was 18 months old, his father died in a train accident. His mother raised him most of the time after that. He finished school when he was fifteen years old and started working as a photographer right away. At home and in Boston, he worked as a picture touch-up artist for four years. He started working as a checker for The Utica Herald and then The Utica Daily Observer in 1875. Frederic went on to work as a writer. He got married to Grace Green Williams in 1877 and had five kids with her. In 1882, he was in charge of The Albany Evening Journal, a newspaper in the state capital of New York.