Molly Elliot Seawell

Broschiertes Buch

Throckmorton A Novel

Beschreibung

Throckmorton: A novel follows a Southern family confronting unresolved grief, shifting allegiances, and lingering divisions in the aftermath of war. In a quiet Virginia setting marked by beauty and isolation, a once-prominent household carries the weight of personal loss and public scrutiny. As memories of the past hover over daily life, long-standing expectations give way to confrontation when a man viewed as both familiar and controversial returns. The narrative captures the enduring influence of a lost son, the fragile roles of women constrained by mourning and custom, and the moral dilemmas surrounding loyalty and rebellion. Against this backdrop, the community s slow recovery from war becomes a reflection of deeper emotional reckonings, with relationships reshaped by unspoken tension, longing, and reflection. The novel uses domestic life to question the price of tradition and the uncertain process of healing in a fractured society. Through its measured pacing and vivid social detail, it evokes the silent trials of reputation, memory, and affection that govern both families and communities in transition.

Autor

Molly Elliot Seawell was born on October 23, 1860, in Gloucester, Virginia, and died on November 15, 1916, in Washington, D.C., at the age of 56. She came from a prominent Virginia family and was the niece of U.S. President John Tyler. Her father, John Tyler Seawell, played a formative role in her intellectual development. She was raised on a plantation and received a nontraditional education, famously being given the freedom to explore a personal library filled with the finest works of 18th-century literature. This early immersion in classical reading shaped her style and literary voice. Seawell became known for her historical and fictional works that often focused on honor, patriotism, and personal integrity, qualities drawn from her Southern upbringing and interest in national identity. Though her works were accessible and popular in her time, they often carried deeper reflections on duty, class, and gender roles. She gained recognition for novels like Maid Marian and Other Stories and her biographies and juvenile fiction. Throughout her career, she maintained a strong presence in American letters, contributing to the literary landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries with both charm and intellect.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 220g
• ISBN-13: 9789371137416
• ISBN-10: 937113741X
• Artikelnr.: 74826859