Edmund Yates

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Broken to Harness (eBook, ePUB)

A Story of English Domestic Life

Beschreibung

In "Broken to Harness," Edmund Yates delves into the intricate dynamics of social class and personal ambition in Victorian England. This novel artfully intertwines vivid characterizations with sharp social commentary, capturing the struggles of individuals caught between societal expectations and personal desire. Yates employs a rich narrative style that oscillates between poignant introspection and biting wit, making this work a significant contribution to the realism movement of the time. Through the lens of its multifaceted characters, Yates reflects the transformative impacts of industrialization and the evolving moral landscape of his era. Edmund Yates was a prominent Victorian novelist, born into the tumultuous changing landscape of 19th-century England. His varied career as a journalist and playwright informed his storytelling, enabling him to explore the intricate connections between personal narrative and broader societal trends. Drawing from his own experiences and keen observations of contemporary life, Yates imbues "Broken to Harness" with authenticity and emotional depth, offering readers a window into the lives shaped by the whims of fortune and the rigid structures of class. This compelling narrative is a must-read for those interested in Victorian literature and social history alike. Yates' masterful storytelling and rich thematic exploration ensure that "Broken to Harness" remains not only a vital historical document but also an engaging and resonate tale that speaks to the complexities of human experience.

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Edmund Hodgson Yates was a British journalist, author, and dramatist. He was born in Edinburgh to Frederick Henry Yates, an actor and theater manager, and attended Highgate School in London from 1840 to 1846, then Düsseldorf. His first job was as a clerk at the General Post Office, where he rose to the position of chief of the lost letter department in 1862 and remained there until 1872. Meanwhile, he began working in journalism, first for the Court Journal and subsequently for the Daily News, under Charles Dickens. In 1854 he released his debut book, My Haunts and their Frequenters, followed by a string of novels and plays. In 1858, Yates was appointed editor of Town Talk, a new newspaper. His first issue had a laudatory piece on Dickens, and the second was a critical one on Thackeray, with several intimate references to private things. Thackeray brought the essay before the Garrick Club's committee, claiming that Yates had used it improperly, and as a result, Yates was banished. Yates, in addition to publishing Temple Bar and Tinsley's Magazine, began lecturing on social issues in the 1860s and authored several works, notably the novel Black Sheep (1867). He maintained the type of column he had started in the Illustrated Times in the Morning Star, under the title "Le Flaneur".

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 418
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664572837
• Artikelnr.: 58562551