Frank Frankfort Moore

Broschiertes Buch

Fanny's First Novel

Beschreibung

"Fanny's First Novel" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a captivating work of British literature that intertwines themes of coming-of-age, romance, and ambition against the backdrop of Victorian society. Set in the elegant yet rigid social norms of the era, the novel follows Fanny's journey as she navigates the complexities of family dynamics, societal expectations, and personal aspirations. As Fanny embarks on her literary debut, readers are immersed in a world where ambition clashes with tradition, and romance blossoms amidst societal constraints. Moore skillfully portrays the intricate relationships within Fanny's life, highlighting the tensions between duty and desire, conformity and individuality. Against the backdrop of the Victorian era, Moore explores the challenges faced by aspiring writers and the constraints placed upon women in pursuit of their ambitions. Through Fanny's experiences, readers gain insight into the societal norms and expectations that shaped the lives of individuals during this time period. With its richly drawn characters and evocative portrayal of Victorian society, "Fanny's First Novel" is a compelling exploration of ambition, love, and the quest for personal fulfillment in a society bound by social norms.

Autor

Frank Frankfort Moore (1855-1931) was an Irish novelist, playwright, and poet. He was a unionist and a Protestant from Belfast, yet his historical fiction during the Home Rule agitation did not shy away from themes of Irish-Catholic dispossession. Moore was born in Limerick but raised in Belfast, where he recalls seeing dragoons, sabres drawn, rushing sectarian riots in the street below his nursery window as his earliest recollection. Moore's father was a successful clockmaker and goldsmith, and the family was well-educated (French and German were both spoken). The elder Moore, however, as a member of the ultra-puritan Open Brethren group, wanted to limit his children's reading to religious and didactic publications. Michael Paget Baxter, the evangelist who recognized Emperor Napoleon III as the Beast in the Book of Revelation, was a frequent visitor. Moore attended the Royal Belfast Academical Institution, where he swiftly learned to reject his father's ideas. He remembered the spread of certain slanderous lyrics titled "Mr. Baxter and The Beast," which "proved" that Baxter himself was the Antichrist. Moore praised Irish scientist John Tyndall's statement of scientific materialism at a British Science Association conference in Belfast in 1874, mocking the angry reaction of local Presbyterian ministers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 317g
• ISBN-13: 9789363055704
• ISBN-10: 9363055701
• Artikelnr.: 70922635