Richard Harding Davis

Broschiertes Buch

Somewhere In France

Beschreibung

Richard Harding Davis "Somewhere in France" is a charming series of battle memories set in opposition to the backdrop of World War I. Davis, a renowned American journalist and struggle correspondent, presents a shiny and poignant portrayal of the battle's impact on people and society. The series encompasses a series of quick testimonies, every providing a unique attitude on the studies of infantrymen, civilians, and those stricken by the war. Davis, recognized for his firsthand reporting, brings authenticity to the narratives, offering readers a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench war, the emotional toll on squaddies, and the challenges confronted by means of those on the house the front. Through compelling characters and particular settings, Davis captures the human drama of the struggle, exploring issues of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of people amidst the chaos of war. The stories evoke quite a number emotion, from the camaraderie amongst squaddies to the heartbreak of separation and loss. "Somewhere in France" no longer best serves as a literary testomony to the Great War however additionally stands as a poignant reflection on the widespread issues of humanity enduring in the face of adversity.

Autor

Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist, fiction and drama writer who is best remembered for becoming the first American war correspondent to txter the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and WWI. His writing considerably helped Theodore Roosevelt's political career. He also played a significant effect in the evolution of American magazines. His impact extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with popularizing the clean-shaven style among males at the start of the twentieth century. Davis was born April 18, 1864, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother, Rebecca Harding Davis, was a well-known writer in her day. His father, Lemuel Clarke Davis, was a journalist who edited the Philadelphia Public Ledger. Davis attended Episcopal Academy when he was a young man. After an unsatisfactory year at Swarthmore College, Davis relocated to Lehigh University, where his uncle, H. Wilson Harding, was a professor. Davis' first book, a collection of short stories titled The Adventures of My Freshman (1884), was published while he was at Lehigh. Many of the tales had previously appeared in the student magazine, the Lehigh Burr. Davis attended Johns Hopkins University after transferring in 1885.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 108
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 148g
• ISBN-13: 9789361159879
• ISBN-10: 9361159879
• Artikelnr.: 70083047