Mary Johnston

1492

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

It was one of the most exciting periods in history. The impact of Gutenberg books was starting to be felt. Martin Luther was soon to touch-off the Reformation; and a wild-eyed adventurer by the name of Christopher Columbus was about to make obsolete every world map of his day. This is the story of Columbus, but it is not told through the eyes of an academic or an historian. It is told by a simple sailor-a Christian of secret Jewish ancestry-whose hopes and fears not only makes the story more engaging, but all the more realistic. From the fear and confusion of the first voyage, to the clash of the European and native American cultures, to Columbus' final vindication, Mary Johnston's talent for combining adventure and historical detail is at its finest. Everyone knows the story of Christopher Columbus, now read it from a whole new-and enormously refreshing-perspective. "We have come to expect first-rate writing from Mary Johnston; but what surprises is the sheer emotional power of the book."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Fireship Press
• Seitenzahl: 300
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Mai 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 490g
• ISBN-13: 9781934757314
• ISBN-10: 1934757314
• Artikelnr.: 23884361

Autorenporträt

Mary Johnston (1870-1936) was a prominent American novelist and women's rights advocate of the early 20th century. She gained widespread recognition for her historical romances and novels that often depicted robust and independent heroines, set against richly detailed backdrops of historical events. Born in Buchanan, Virginia, Johnston was the daughter of an ex-Confederate soldier and grew up during the Reconstruction era, which deeply influenced her writing. Her literary career took off with the publication of 'Prisoners of Hope' (1898), followed by 'To Have and to Hold' (1900), which became the bestselling novel in the United States that year. Johnston's work is characterized by her meticulous research and vivid storytelling, as exemplified in her novel '1492'. Though not her most famous work, '1492' offers an engaging portrait of the Age of Discovery, delving into the immense socio-political changes during the closing of the 15th century. Johnston's narratives often reveal her progressive views on gender roles and social justice. She was a suffragist and served as the first female president of the American Writers Association. Her contributions to literature and her advocacy for women's rights have cemented her place in literary history as a pioneering figure of her time.