John Cowper Powys

Broschiertes Buch

Rodmoor

Beschreibung

Return to the atmospheric landscapes of East Anglia with John Cowper Powys's "Rodmoor: A Romance," a compelling work of gothic and psychological fiction. Set against the backdrop of rural England, this meticulously prepared republication allows readers to immerse themselves in Powys's evocative prose. Dive into a world where romance intertwines with the unsettling shadows of the past. "Rodmoor" explores the intricate depths of human relationships within the confines of its distinctive setting. Powys masterfully crafts a narrative that delves into the complexities of the human psyche, inviting readers to ponder the enduring power of love and the lingering influence of place. Experience the timeless appeal of this classic work of literary fiction, presented in a beautifully printed edition. "Rodmoor" remains a captivating exploration of passion, place, and the human condition, resonating with readers through its evocative prose and enduring themes. 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

John Cowper Powys (1872-1963) was born in Derbyshire, brought up in the West Country (the Somerset/Dorset border area was to have a lasting influence on him), went to Cambridge University and then became a teacher and lecturer mainly in the USA where he lived for about thirty years. On returning to the UK, after a short spell in Dorset, he settled in Wales in 1935 where he lived for the rest of his long life. Those are the bare bones of his life. In some senses they seem unimportant when set alongside his extraordinary writing career. Not only was output prodigious, it was like nothing else in English Literature. Indeed, George Steiner has made the bold claim that his works are 'the only novels produced by an English writer that can fairly be compared to the fictions of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky'. And even that doesn't touch on their multifarious strangeness. John Cowper Powys wrote compulsively: letters, diaries, short stories, fantasies, poetry, literary criticism, philosophy and, above all, novels poured out of him. He also wrote a remarkable autobiography. In addition to his Autobiography his masterpieces are considered to be Wolf Solent, Glastonbury Romance, Weymouth Sands and Porius. But his lesser, or less well-known, works shouldn't be overlooked, they spring from the same weird, mystical, brilliant and obsessive imagination. John Cowper Powys is a challenging author with an impressive list of admirers. In addition to George Steiner, these have included Robertson Davies, Margaret Drabble, Theodore Dreiser, Henry Miller, J. B. Priestley and Angus Wilson.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 390g
• ISBN-13: 9781023347914
• ISBN-10: 1023347911
• Artikelnr.: 74100213