Talbot Mundy

Told in the East (eBook, ePUB)

Exotic tales and mystical adventures in the East

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Told in the East," Talbot Mundy transports readers to the mystique of the Orient, a land steeped in ancient traditions and tantalizing secrets. The collection of interconnected stories weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, magic, and complex characters against the backdrop of early 20th-century British colonial interests. Mundy's prose, characterized by its lyrical quality and vivid imagery, invites readers to explore not only the exotic landscapes but also the intricate cultural dynamics within this romanticized view of the East. The narrative style deftly balances thrilling escapades with philosophical musings, making a profound statement about the nature of humanity and the tales we share. Talbot Mundy, an American journalist and novelist, drew upon his own extensive travels and experiences in foreign lands to craft this compelling work. His encounters with diverse cultures significantly shaped his perspective, allowing him to believe in the profundity of storytelling as a bridge between disparate worlds. A figure of the early 20th-century literary scene, Mundy's unique blend of adventure and introspection reflects both the allure and the challenges of understanding Eastern societies through a Western lens. "Told in the East" is essential reading for anyone interested in colonial literature, as it encapsulates the fascination and pitfalls of cultural perception. Mundy'Äôs rich narratives, imbued with existential questions, will resonate with readers seeking both entertainment and deeper understanding of a time when East met West in complex and often awkward encounters. Dive into this captivating exploration, and discover the timeless relevance of Mundy'Äôs tales.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664590381
• Artikelnr.: 58436719

Autorenporträt

Talbot Mundy (born William Lancaster Gribbon, 1879 - 1940) was an English-born American writer of adventure fiction. Based for most of his life in the United States, he also wrote under the pseudonym of Walter Galt. Best known as the author of King of the Khyber Rifles and the Jimgrim series, much of his work was published in pulp magazines. During Mundy's career his work was often compared with that of his more commercially successful contemporaries, H. Rider Haggard and Rudyard Kipling, unlike their work his adopted an anti-colonialist stance and expressed a positive interest in Asian religion and philosophy. His work has been cited as an influence on a variety of later science-fiction and fantasy writers and he has been the subject of two biographies.