James Elroy Flecker

Broschiertes Buch

The King of Alsander

Beschreibung

"The King of Alsander" by James Elroy Flecker is a timeless satirical novel centered on the unexpected rise of a common grocer. This humorous and insightful work uses parody to deliver sharp social commentary. Flecker's wit shines in this fictional exploration of power, ambition, and societal norms. A meticulously prepared republication of a historical text, "The King of Alsander" offers readers a chance to experience a classic example of literary satire. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever use of humor to expose the absurdities of human behavior and the structures of society. Readers interested in humorous fiction, particularly satire, will find this book both entertaining and thought-provoking. 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

James Elroy Flecker (1884-1915) was an English poet, novelist, and playwright heralded for his romanticism and exotic imagery influenced by the Parnassian poets and the Aesthetic movement. Born in Lewisham, London, to a family steeped in the church-his father was a headmaster and clergyman-Flecker's education was marked by classical influences, attending Dean Close School, Uppingham, Trinity College, Oxford, and finally Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. His career was diverse, working as a schoolmaster, diplomat, and for the Consular Service in the Levant, elements of which permeate his literary works with an authentic sense of place and culture. Flecker's notable contribution to literature is 'The King of Alsander' (1914), an evocative novel that exemplifies his imaginative narrative and lyrical style. Set in the fictional Mediterranean kingdom of Alsander, the book is a testament to the author's fascination with the romance of the East and classical antiquity, and it reflects his own experiences and idealism. While this would be his only novel, Flecker's oeuvre is predominantly known for his poetry, such as 'The Golden Journey to Samarkand' and 'Hassan,' which exhibit his strong metrical control and lush, sensuous imagery. Despite his untimely death at the age of 30 due to tuberculosis, Flecker's literary impact was significant, influencing contemporaries and future writers with his distinctive blend of realism and fantasy, and his commitment to beauty in the face of the creeping modernist wave. His enduring legacy is a celebration of the poetic possibilities of language and the human spirit's thirst for the mythic and the sublime.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 213g
• ISBN-13: 9781023229913
• ISBN-10: 1023229919
• Artikelnr.: 74100691