F. Marion Crawford

Broschiertes Buch

A Cigarette-Maker's Romance

Beschreibung

A cigarette maker's romance offers a reflection on love, dignity, and resilience in the face of social decline and personal hardship. The novel portrays the inner strength of individuals striving to maintain their sense of worth despite the weight of lost status and unfulfilled dreams. Set against the bustling yet harsh environment of a tobacco shop in Munich, the narrative explores how hope and kindness persist even in the most modest surroundings. It examines the quiet bond that forms between souls who find solace in shared struggle and the small acts of compassion that sustain them. The work highlights the tension between external circumstances and inner nobility, showing how true value is often hidden beneath humble appearances. Through moments of introspection and understated connection, the novel invites readers to consider how perseverance and gentle affection can offer light amid adversity. Ultimately, it reveals the quiet heroism found in enduring hardship with grace and seeking beauty in unexpected places.

Autor

Francis Marion Crawford was an American writer best known for his numerous books, particularly those set in Italy, as well as his famous odd and magical stories. Crawford was born in Bagni di Lucca, Grand Duchy of Tuscany, on August 2, 1854. He was the only son of Thomas Crawford, an American sculptor, and Louisa Cutler Ward. His sister was writer Mary Crawford Fraser (also known as Mrs. Hugh Fraser), and he was the nephew of American poet Julia Ward Howe. Following his father's death in 1857, his mother remarried Luther Terry, with whom she bore Crawford's half-sister, Margaret Ward Terry, who eventually married Winthrop Astor Chanler. He attended St Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, followed by Cambridge University, the University of Heidelberg, and the University of Rome. In 1879, he traveled to India, where he studied Sanskrit and worked as an editor for the Allahabad Indian Herald. After returning to America in February 1881, he spent a year studying Sanskrit at Harvard University and two years contributing to numerous publications, most notably The Critic. Early in 1882, he formed a long-time acquaintance with Isabella Stewart Gardner.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 146
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 194g
• ISBN-13: 9789373407036
• ISBN-10: 9373407031
• Artikelnr.: 76072004