Edgar Wallace

eBook, ePUB

The People of the River (eBook, ePUB)

Journey into Africa's Wilderness: A Thrilling Tale of Tribal Conflict, Dangerous Creatures, and Colonial Intrigue

Beschreibung

Edgar Wallace's "The People of the River" is a vivid exploration of the intricate lives and cultures along the banks of the Congo River, serving as both a thrilling adventure and a profound commentary on the clash of civilizations. The narrative weaves together elements of mystery and travelogue, showcasing Wallace's distinctive prose style, characterized by thrilling pacing and vivid descriptions that transport readers into the heart of Africa. Set against the backdrop of colonial exploitation in the early 20th century, the book engages with themes of colonialism, race, and humanity, reflecting contemporary attitudes while challenging readers to navigate moral complexities within the historical context. Wallace, a prolific British writer and journalist, was deeply influenced by his travels and experiences in Africa, which inform his nuanced portrayal of its diverse peoples. Born in 1875, his varied career, spanning journalism, war reporting, and novel writing, was driven by a relentless curiosity about the world. "The People of the River" reflects his firsthand observations and interactions, providing insight into both the allure and challenges faced by the continent during a tumultuous era. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in colonial narratives, cultural studies, and historical fiction. Wallace's engaging storytelling and rich depictions compel us to reconsider Western perspectives on African societies, making it an essential read for anyone eager to understand the layered relationships between colonizers and the colonized.

Technische Details

• Geräte: eReader
• ohne Kopierschutz
• Größe: 0.8MB
• FamilySharing(5)

Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech

Autor

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875 - 1932) was an English writer. Born into poverty as an illegitimate London child, Wallace left school at age 12. He joined the army at age 21 and was a war correspondent during the Second Boer War, for Reuters and the Daily Mail. Struggling with debt, he left South Africa, returned to London and began writing thrillers to raise income, publishing books including The Four Just Men (1905). Drawing on his time as a reporter in the Congo, covering the Belgian atrocities, Wallace serialized short stories in magazines such as The Windsor Magazine and later published collections such as Sanders of the River (1911). He signed with Hodder and Stoughton in 1921 and became an internationally recognized author. Wallace was such a prolific writer that one of his publishers claimed that a quarter of all books in England were written by him. As well as journalism, Wallace wrote screen plays, poetry, historical non-fiction, 18 stage plays, 957 short stories and over 170 novels, 12 in 1929 alone. More than 160 films have been made of Wallace's work. He is remembered for the creation of King Kong, as a writer of 'the colonial imagination', for the J. G. Reeder detective stories and for The Green Archer serial. He sold over 50 million copies of his combined works in various editions, and The Economist describes him as "one of the most prolific thriller writers of [the 20th] century."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 187
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338093394
• Artikelnr.: 64076877