John Fox

The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Classic western. According to Wikipedia: "Born in Stony Point, Kentucky to John William Fox, Sr., and Minerva Worth Carr, Fox studied English at Harvard University. He graduated in 1883 before becoming a reporter in New York City. After working for both New York Times and the New York Sun, he published a successful serialization of his first novel, A Mountain Europa, in Century magazine in 1892. Two moderately successful short story collections followed, as well as his first conventional novel, The Kentuckians in 1898. Fox gained a following as a war correspondent, working for Harper's Weekly in Cuba during the Spanish-American War of 1898, where he served with the "Rough Riders." Six years later he traveled to Asia to report on the Russo-Japanese War for Scribner's magazine. Though he occasionally wrote for periodicals, after 1904, Fox dedicated much of his attention to fiction. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (published in 1903) and The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (published in 1908) are arguably his most well known and successful works, entering the New York Times top ten list of bestselling novels for 1903, 1904, 1908, and 1909 respectively. Many of his works reflected the naturalist style, his childhood in Kentucky's Bluegrass region, and his life among the coal miners of Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Many of his novels were historical romances or period dramas set in that region."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Seltzer Books
• Seitenzahl: 564
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781455360963
• Artikelnr.: 54001072

Autorenporträt

John Fox Jr. (1862-1919) was an American novelist and journalist, renowned for his role in the colorist movement in literature, which sought to vividly depict regional and rural life in America. Born in Stony Point, Kentucky, he was educated at Harvard University, from which he graduated in 1883. Fox's experiences in the Appalachian Mountains inspired much of his writing, leading him to pen one of his most famous works, 'The Trail of the Lonesome Pine' (1908). This novel, which became one of the best-selling works of its time, artfully intertwines a love story with the social and economic issues of the Virginia-Kentucky border. His literary style is characterized by a keen observation of nature and a deep understanding of the mountain culture, which he portrayed with both sensitivity and a sense of adventure. Fox's ability to humanize the struggles of the time while weaving engaging narratives has solidified his place in American literature. His other notable works include 'The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come' (1903) and 'The Heart of the Hills' (1913), both of which further explore the socio-cultural landscape of the Appalachian region. Fox's contribution to American regional literature was significant, as he paved the way for future generations of writers to explore their cultural roots with authenticity and pride.