William Gilmore Simms

Broschiertes Buch

Guy Rivers

A Tale of Georgia

Beschreibung

Venture into the heart of the antebellum South with William Gilmore Simms's "Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia." This classic work of historical fiction vividly portrays 19th-century frontier life in Georgia, offering a captivating glimpse into a bygone era. Simms, a master of Southern literature, paints a rich tapestry of a state grappling with its identity during a pivotal period in American history. Experience the raw beauty and untamed spirit of the Georgian landscape as "Guy Rivers" explores themes of adventure, survival, and the complexities of a society on the brink of transformation. A cornerstone of Southern literature, this meticulously prepared edition invites readers to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and struggles of a formative chapter in Georgia's past. Discover a compelling narrative that transcends time, brought to life by a master storyteller. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

William Gilmore Simms was a poet, novelist, politician, and historian from the American South. His writings rose to prominence during the nineteenth century, with Edgar Allan Poe proclaiming him the best author America had ever produced. He is still regarded by literary academics as a prominent figure in antebellum Southern literature. He is also renowned for his ardent support for slavery and his hostility to Uncle Tom's Cabin, which prompted him to write critiques and the pro-slavery novel The Sword and the Distaff (1854). During his literary career, he worked as an editor for various journals and newspapers, and he also served in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Simms was born on April 17, 1806, in Charleston, South Carolina, of Scots-Irish forebears. His mother, Harriet Ann Augusta (née Singleton, 1784-1808), died in his infancy, and his father, William Gilmore Simms Senior (1762-1830), failed in business and joined Coffee's Indian fighters. Simms was reared by his maternal grandmother, Jane Miller Singleton Gates, who lived during the American Revolutionary War and told him stories about it. Simms worked as a drugstore clerk during his adolescence and intended to become a doctor. Simms began studying law when he was eighteen (about 1824). In 1841, the University of Alabama awarded him an honorary LLD.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 396
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 553g
• ISBN-13: 9781023096607
• ISBN-10: 1023096609
• Artikelnr.: 74096771