Joseph Hergesheimer

Broschiertes Buch

THE DARK FLEECE

Beschreibung

"The Dark Fleece" by means of Joseph Hergesheimer is a novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of societal changes. Hergesheimer's paintings are about against the backdrop of the American Gilded Age and explores the lives of the rich elite. The story revolves round the main individual, Edward Dunsack, a wealthy and enigmatic businessman. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into Dunsack's international, witnessing the dynamics of his relationships with diverse people, including circle of relatives participants and social acquaintances. The novel skillfully examines the conflicts and intricacies of affection, strength, and societal expectancies. Hergesheimer's prose is thought for its richness and detailed descriptions, taking pictures the opulence and decadence of the Gilded Age. The author employs a nuanced exploration of characters and their motivations, revealing the inner struggles that accompany a lifestyles of privilege. "The Dark Fleece" stands as a mirrored image of its time, offering a portrait of a society in flux. Hergesheimer's keen insights into the human psyche and his exam of the converting social landscape make contributions to the novel's enduring relevance. Through the lens of Edward Dunsack's lifestyles, the author paints a vibrant photo of a bygone technology, exploring timeless subject matters of wealth, energy, and the intricacies of the human revel in.

Autor

Joseph Hergesheimer was an American author who lived from February 15, 1880, to April 25, 1954. He was best known for writing realistic stories about the hedonistic lives of the rich. It was February 15, 1880, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that Hergesheimer was born. He went to a Quaker school for school and then graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The Lay Anthony, Hergesheimer's first book, came out in 1914. The next book, Three Black Pennys, came out in 1917. It was a fictional account of the lives of three generations of Pennsylvania ironmasters. It established the author's way of writing about upper-class people using what he called "aestheticism," a style of flowery description. Three Black Pennies was also the first American book that Alfred A. Knopf, a new publishing house, put out. The books Java Head (1919), Linda Condon (1919), and Balisand (1924) by Hergesheimer also got good reviews.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 72
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 104g
• ISBN-13: 9789360466435
• ISBN-10: 9360466433
• Artikelnr.: 69899814