Gilbert Parker

Broschiertes Buch

THE BATTLE OF THE STRONG A ROMANCE OF TWO KINGDOMS- Complete

Beschreibung

"The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms" is the complete in the captivating series written by Sir Gilbert Parker. The radical is a compelling exploration of love, electricity, and societal dynamics set in opposition to the backdrop of overdue 19th-century Canada. The subtitle, "A Romance of Two Kingdoms," recommendations on the dualities inherent in the narrative¿personal relationships entwined with political and cultural conflicts. The tale unfolds in opposition to the backdrop of an unexpectedly converting Canadian landscape, portraying the conflict between conventional methods of life and the forces of modernization. As characters navigate the complex tapestry of political intrigue and private struggles, Parker weaves a tale this is each epic and intimate. Sir Gilbert Parker, an outstanding Canadian writer and politician, demonstrates his literary prowess by means of seamlessly blending historic activities with fictional elements. The characters in "The Battle of the Strong" are intricately advanced, every grappling with the profound societal shifts of the time, making the radical a reflection now not only of person journeys but additionally of the broader cultural and political modifications in past due nineteenth-century Canada. Through this masterfully crafted romance, Parker gives readers a window into a pivotal duration in Canadian records, taking pictures the essence of a state in flux.

Autor

Gilbert Parker was the pen name of Canadian author George Parker, 1st Baronet PC (23 November 1862 - 6 September 1932). He was born in Camden East, Addington, Ontario, and was the son of Captain Joseph Parker, R.A. In 1882, he became a teacher at the Ontario Institute for the Deaf and Dumb in Belleville, Ontario. Before that, he taught at the Marsh Hill and Bayside schools in Hastings County. His next stop was to teach at Trinity College. His trip to Australia in 1886 led him to work as a deputy editor for the Sydney Morning Herald for a while. He also did a lot of traveling in the Pacific, Europe, Asia, Egypt, the South Sea Islands, and later northern Canada. By the early 1990s, he was becoming better known in London as a romance fiction writer. The best of his books are the ones that were the first to focus on the past and daily lives of French Canadians. His lasting literary fame is built on the vivid and dramatic quality of his Canadian stories.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 310
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 393g
• ISBN-13: 9789360461034
• ISBN-10: 9360461032
• Artikelnr.: 69898793