Richard Marsh

Broschiertes Buch

The Magnetic Girl

Beschreibung

The Magnetic Girl explores the emotional and psychological struggles of a young woman who grapples with feelings of inadequacy and loneliness, particularly in the shadow of more glamorous siblings. The narrative delves into self-image, societal expectations, and the complexities of love and relationships. At the core of the story is the young woman's internal conflict regarding her worth, as she faces a marriage proposal from a man deemed socially undesirable due to his physical deformity. Despite initial feelings of rage and embarrassment, she becomes intrigued by the idea of being desired, even by someone considered unworthy by societal standards. Her journey of self-discovery leads her to question her value and worth, especially amidst constant criticism from her family. The novel portrays the tension between societal pressures and personal growth, focusing on the protagonist s quest for self-empowerment, emotional awakening, and acceptance. Through its exploration of self-worth and human connection, the book captures the transformative process of overcoming insecurities and embracing one's true self.

Autor

Richard Marsh, a pseudonym used by English author Richard Bernard Heldmann, was born on October 12, 1857, and died on August 9, 1915. Author of numerous best-selling books during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Marsh is most known today for his supernatural thriller The Beetle, which came out the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) and was initially sold six times more than the latter book. The Beetle was published until 1960. In addition to writing many short tales, Marsh authored about 80 volumes of fiction in the horror, crime, romance, and humor genres. Starting with The Beetle in 2004, many of these have been reissued in the last few years. Robert Aickman was a well-known author of short "strange stories" and the grandson of Marsh. On October 12, 1857, Richard Bernard Heldmann was born in North London, the son of lace manufacturer Emma Marsh (1830-1911) and trader Joseph Heldmann (1827-96). In 1880, Heldmann started releasing fiction in the style of adventure and boys' school tales for magazine publications. The most significant of these was Union Jack, a prestigious weekly journal for boys published in association with writers W.H.G. Kingston (1814-80) and G. A. Henty (1832-1902).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 164
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 216g
• ISBN-13: 9789370427358
• ISBN-10: 937042735X
• Artikelnr.: 74252768