Anna Katharine Green

The Sword of Damocles A Story of New York Life (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The short tale "The Sword of Damocles" by Anna Katharine Green is based on a myth from ancient Greece. The protagonist of the tale is a courtier by the name of Damocles who is often extolling the extravagant lifestyle and contentment of his monarch, Dionysius. Damocles accepts Dionysius' offer to let him sample this way of life for himself. Damocles, on the other hand, is reminded of the perpetual danger and instability that come with living as a king while at the meal when he notices a blade suspended over his head by a single horsehair. Damocles comes to the conclusion of the tale realizing that the life of a king is not as glamorous as he had thought. The unstable nature of power and the perils of ambition are typically symbolized by the narrative.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358710328
• Artikelnr.: 68482889

Autorenporträt

The American author Anna Katharine Green (1846-1955), who is recognized as one of the forerunners of detective fiction, was raised in a sophisticated and educated household and was born in Brooklyn, New York. Her debut book, "The Leavenworth Case," which was released in 1878, quickly rose to popularity. She produced countless short pieces in the genre in addition to almost 40 books. Intricate riddles, brilliant storytelling, and the use of forensic evidence were hallmarks of her books, which also often included characters like detective Ebenezer Gryce and the single sleuth Amelia Butterworth. Along with her contributions to the genre, Green pioneered the exploration of gender and social class issues in mysteries, often utilizing her characters to remark on societal injustices. She was on the executive committee of the New York State Suffrage Association and sponsored issues including public health and education, demonstrating her commitment to women's suffrage and charity. Her contributions to the detective fiction genre are still respected and recognized in modern times.