Percival Pollard

Broschiertes Buch

The Imitator

Beschreibung

"The Imitator" by Percival Pollard explores the fascinating themes of identity, impersonation, and deception through a series of compelling short stories. Within the realm of literary fiction, Pollard masterfully crafts tales that delve into the human psyche. The stories revolve around the central concept of individuals who adopt different personas, leading to humorous and thought-provoking situations. With elements of psychological intrigue, this collection examines the nature of self and the allure of assuming another's identity. Pollard's work remains a sharp commentary on social conventions and the ever-present temptation to reinvent oneself. Prepare to be captivated by these timeless tales that question the boundaries of authenticity and the complexities of human behavior. This meticulous print republication offers a fresh opportunity to rediscover Pollard's astute observations on the masks we wear. 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

Joseph Percival Pollard was an American literary critic, novelist, and short story writer. Born in Greifswald, Pomerania, to English and German parents, he attended Eastbourne College in Sussex, England. His family immigrated to the United States in 1885. After growing up in Iowa, he spent much of his life traveling between London, Paris, and New York. His most famous work was Their Day in Court, a 1909 book of literary and cultural commentary. His works reveal his rejection of naturalism and disdain for popular commercial tastes, instead championing aestheticism and literary impressionism. Other works include Dreams of Today (1907), a book of decadent 'weird tales' in the vein of Chambers' The King in Yellow, the critical study Masks and Minstrels of New Germany (1911), the novels The Imitator (1901) and Lingo Dan (1903), and a play written in collaboration with Leo Ditrichstein, The Ambitious Mrs. Alcott, which opened and closed on Broadway after 24 performances in 1907. Pollard, 42, died unexpectedly of "brain neuritis" in Baltimore in 1911, ending a promising career. Mencken and Bierce attended the funeral. His cremated remains were sent to Iowa.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 172g
• ISBN-13: 9781023382847
• ISBN-10: 1023382849
• Artikelnr.: 74013634