9788028359348 - john brent: a nineteenth-century western romance of overland trails, horseback pursuit, and pacific northwest wilderness di winthrop, theodore (3 risultati)
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -John Brent is a vigorous frontier romance that transforms the American West into a stage for moral testing, physical daring, and national imagination. Moving through deserts, mountains, settlements, and open ranges, the novel combi…nes pursuit narrative, chivalric adventure, and landscape painting. Winthrop's style is energetic, ornate, and athletic, characteristic of mid-nineteenth-century American romance, yet sharpened by firsthand observation of western travel, horses, and terrain. It belongs beside early frontier fiction that sought to define American character beyond the Atlantic seaboard. Theodore Winthrop, a Yale-educated New Englander, traveler, and later Union officer, brought to the novel both literary ambition and lived experience. His journeys in California, Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest furnished him with vivid geographical knowledge and a fascination with movement, wilderness, and heroic conduct. Killed in 1861 at Big Bethel, he became one of the Civil War's early literary martyrs; John Brent appeared posthumously, colored by the idealism and urgency of a life abruptly ended. Readers interested in American frontier literature, Civil War-era culture, or the development of the national romance will find John Brent rewarding. Though marked by the conventions of its age, it offers a compelling record of how nineteenth-century Americans imagined courage, landscape, and destiny. 128 pp. Englisch.
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 'John Brent,' Theodore Winthrop crafts a compelling narrative that examines themes of identity, societal expectation, and the pursuit of selfhood in mid-19th century America. The novel intricately weaves together romantic adventure w…ith rich social commentary, using a clear and vivid literary style that echoes the emotional depth found in the works of contemporaries such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry James. Winthrop's skilled prose, along with the seamless integration of nature and the American landscape, invites readers to explore both the personal struggles of the protagonist and the larger socio-political climate of the time, reflecting a burgeoning national consciousness. Theodore Winthrop was an influential figure in his era, notably known for his role as a writer, soldier, and passionate advocate for progressive ideals. His experiences as a member of the Union Army during the Civil War profoundly shaped his perspective on humanity and individuality. These influences are palpable in 'John Brent,' where Winthrop navigates the complexities of human relationships and the conflict between personal ambition and collective duty, demonstrating a keen understanding of the moral dilemmas of his time. 'John Brent' is an essential read for those interested in American literature and the exploration of individual versus societal norms. Winthrop's insightful characterizations and vivid storytelling will resonate with readers seeking a deeper understanding of the human condition, making this novel a timeless reflection on the quest for identity amidst the tumult of societal change.
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -John Brent is a vigorous frontier romance that transforms the American West into a stage for moral testing, physical daring, and national imagination. Moving through deserts, mountains, settlements, and open ranges, the novel combines…pursuit narrative, chivalric adventure, and landscape painting. Winthrop's style is energetic, ornate, and athletic, characteristic of mid-nineteenth-century American romance, yet sharpened by firsthand observation of western travel, horses, and terrain. It belongs beside early frontier fiction that sought to define American character beyond the Atlantic seaboard. Theodore Winthrop, a Yale-educated New Englander, traveler, and later Union officer, brought to the novel both literary ambition and lived experience. His journeys in California, Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest furnished him with vivid geographical knowledge and a fascination with movement, wilderness, and heroic conduct. Killed in 1861 at Big Bethel, he became one of the Civil War's early literary martyrs; John Brent appeared posthumously, colored by the idealism and urgency of a life abruptly ended. Readers interested in American frontier literature, Civil War-era culture, or the development of the national romance will find John Brent rewarding. Though marked by the conventions of its age, it offers a compelling record of how nineteenth-century Americans imagined courage, landscape, and destiny. 128 pp. Englisch.
