Filson Young

Titanic (eBook, ePUB)

A Gripping Narrative of Maritime Tragedy and Human Resilience

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Filson Young's 'Titanic' is a gripping account of the infamous sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Young's detailed and evocative writing style brings to life the tragic events surrounding the luxury liner, providing a vivid and emotional portrayal of the disaster. The book explores the social dynamics, class divides, and individual stories of those on board, offering a unique perspective on one of the most well-known maritime tragedies in history. Young's narrative is both informative and poignant, making 'Titanic' a compelling read for history enthusiasts and literary scholars alike. Filson Young's meticulous research and keen storytelling ability make this book a valuable contribution to the literature on the Titanic, shedding new light on the events of that fateful night. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in delving deeper into the human stories behind this iconic maritime disaster.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 189
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664638311
• Artikelnr.: 58435996

Autorenporträt

Filson Young (1876–1938) was a pioneering Irish journalist and writer, whose diverse literary contributions spanned the realms of music criticism, social commentary, and maritime history. Perhaps his most enduring work is 'Titanic', first published merely a month after the eponymous ship's tragic sinking in 1912. In 'Titanic', Young provides a harrowing and detailed account of the disaster, carefully amalgamating telegrams, testimonies, and his own narrative prowess. His work is marked by an engaging prose style, combining journalistic immediacy with a literary flair that captures both the technicalities of the maritime catastrophe and the profound human experiences entwined with it. Prior to 'Titanic', Young had established himself as a respected music critic with publications such as 'The Wagner Stories' (1907), in which he translated and interpreted Wagner's operas. Young's diverse oeuvre also includes works of fiction, travel writing, and biography, illustrating his versatility and the breadth of his interests. His literary contributions are characterized by a keen observational capability and a distinct ability to dissect and distill complex subject matters into accessible narratives for his readers. Despite the breadth of his work, it is 'Titanic' that immortalized Filson Young's name in the annals of maritime literature, where he is remembered as an author with the insight to document one of history's most poignant and influential events.