Frank R. Stockton

Broschiertes Buch

The Late Mrs. Null

Beschreibung

The Late Mrs. Null is a novel that delves into the complexities of relationships, self-discovery, and the societal expectations of the time. The story focuses on a young woman managing her family estate while navigating her feelings for two men. One of these men is a gentleman who struggles with his own uncertainties about their connection. Another is her former fianc , whose presence resurfaces in her life, creating emotional tension. The narrative takes place against the backdrop of a Southern estate, highlighting the influence of place on the characters' lives. As the story unfolds, the dynamics between the characters evolve, revealing internal and external conflicts related to love, identity, and personal growth. Through these interactions, the novel explores the nature of relationships, from romantic entanglements to the weight of past decisions, all within the framework of a Southern gentry society. The setting of the family mansion and its surroundings serves as a silent but powerful element in the unfolding drama. The story is a reflection of emotional complexity and the pursuit of clarity in the face of uncertainty.

Autor

Frank Richard Stockton was an American author who lived from April 5, 1834, to April 20, 1902. He is best known for a set of unique children's fairy tales that were very popular in the last few decades of the 1800s. Stockton was born in Philadelphia in 1834. His father was a famous Methodist preacher who told him he shouldn't become a writer. He and his wife went to Burlington, New Jersey, after getting married to Mary Ann Edwards Tuttle. That's where he wrote some of his first books. They then moved to New Jersey's Nutley. He worked as a wood carver for many years until his father died in 1860. He went back to Philadelphia in 1867 to work as a writer for a newspaper that his brother had started. His first fairy tale, "Ting-a-ling," came out in The Riverside Magazine that same year. In 1870, he released his first collection of stories. In the early 1870s, he was also the editor of the magazine Hearth and Home. He went to Charles Town, West Virginia, around 1899. He died of a brain bleed in Washington, DC, on April 20, 1902. He is buried at The Woodlands in Philadelphia.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 254
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 363g
• ISBN-13: 9789370426344
• ISBN-10: 9370426345
• Artikelnr.: 74257621