Emerson Hough

Broschiertes Buch

The Way Out

Beschreibung

The way out explores the tensions between inherited obligation and the longing for personal freedom, drawing a sharp contrast between spiritual dogma and the instinct to create. Set against a harsh, isolated environment, the narrative examines how an individual can be shaped and confined by generational expectations. The central figure grapples with the burden of legacy, particularly when it comes into direct conflict with internal yearnings. A symbolic object of beauty and sound emerges as a point of emotional clarity, offering a vision of life outside rigid belief systems. The struggle between tradition and expression becomes a reflection of broader questions about the cost of conformity. As the pressure of cultural and familial duty intensifies, so too does the pull of independence, even at the price of alienation. The rugged landscape mirrors an inner reckoning, where silence and solitude become essential to understanding. Identity is tested through separation, and the path forward lies not in rebellion but in the quiet assertion of selfhood. The work becomes an inquiry into the space between belonging and becoming, where the search for meaning leads away from inherited certainties and into uncharted emotional territory.

Autor

American writer Emerson Hough (1857 1923) was well-known for his large body of historical writing, essays, and novels, especially in the western fiction genre. Hough, who was born in Newton, Iowa, on June 28, 1857, was greatly impacted by the American West's scenery and people. He briefly practiced law after earning his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1880 before deciding to become a writer. Hough's early western-themed writings, such as "The Story of the Cowboy" (1897), launched his literary career and solidified his status as a western fiction author. His books "The Mississippi Bubble" (1902) and "The Covered Wagon" (1922), the latter of which was made into a popular silent film, won him significant praise. Hough wrote on the spirit of exploration, adventure, and hardy individuality of the American frontier throughout his life. His writings contributed to the romanticization of the West in American literature by frequently capturing the struggles and victories of settlers, cowboys, and pioneers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 230g
• ISBN-13: 9789371135603
• ISBN-10: 9371135603
• Artikelnr.: 74800135