Harold Macgrath

Broschiertes Buch

The Place of Honeymoons (Esprios Classics)

Illustrated by Arthur I. Keller

Beschreibung

Harold MacGrath (September 4, 1871 - October 30, 1932) was a bestselling and prolific American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. He sometimes completed more than one novel per year for the mass market, covering romance, spies, mystery, and adventure. He was the first nationally known writer to be commissioned to write original screenplays for the new film industry. In addition, he had eighteen novels and three short stories adapted as films, in some cases more than once. Three of these novels were also adapted as plays that were produced on Broadway in New York City. MacGrath traveled extensively but was always based in Syracuse, New York, where he was born and raised.

Autor

Harold MacGrath (1871-1932) was a prolific American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter during the early 20th century. Born in Syracuse, New York, he embarked on a literary career following a stint as a reporter. His popularity soared with publications like 'The Place of Honeymoons' (1912), where he showcased his skill in weaving romance and intrigue [Cooke, J. (2006). American National Biography]. MacGrath's distinctive narrative style combined vivid characters, exotic settings, and fast-paced plots, capturing the imagination of a wide readership. This combination rendered his work highly adaptable to the silent film era, with many of his novels, including 'The Place of Honeymoons', being made into films [Hutchinson, G. (1934). The Golden Era of the American Novel]. MacGrath's significant contribution to early 20th-century American literature is marked by his capacity to resonate with his contemporaries' aspirations and anxieties, and his stories often reflect the transition from Victorian ideals to modern perspectives. Although his name may not resonate as prominently in the literary canon as some of his contemporaries, Harold MacGrath's works offer a window into the zeitgeist of his time and remain of interest to scholars examining early 20th-century popular culture and literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Blurb, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 282g
• ISBN-13: 9798881336028
• Artikelnr.: 69943570