Frank Harris

Elder Conklin and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Love and Loss in Turn-of-the-Century Rural America

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Frank Harris's 'Elder Conklin and Other Stories' is a compelling collection of short stories that delves into the human experience with a blend of realism and romanticism. Harris's literary style showcases his mastery of language, creating vivid and atmospheric settings that draw readers into the heart of each tale. The stories offer a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption against the backdrop of rural America in the late 19th century. Harris's use of dialect and colloquial language adds an authentic touch to the narratives, immersing readers in the world he has created. The stories in this collection are a testament to Harris's keen observation of human nature and his ability to capture the complexities of the human spirit in a few short pages. Frank Harris, a British-born journalist and writer, draws on his own experiences and observations of American life to craft these memorable stories. His background in journalism adds a sense of authenticity to his storytelling, allowing readers to connect with the characters and settings on a deeper level. Harris's unique perspective and keen insight into the human condition shine through in this collection, making 'Elder Conklin and Other Stories' a must-read for fans of American literature and short fiction. Whether you are a seasoned reader or new to Harris's work, this collection is sure to captivate and resonate with you long after you have turned the final page.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 150
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066197902
• Artikelnr.: 58595713

Autorenporträt

Frank Harris (14 February 1855 - 26 August 1931) was an Irish-American editor, novelist, short story writer, journalist and publisher, who was friendly with many well-known figures of his day. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States early in life, working in a variety of unskilled jobs before attending the University of Kansas to read (study) law. After graduation, he quickly tired of his legal career and returned to Europe in 1882. He traveled on continental Europe before settling in London to pursue a career in journalism. In 1921, in his sixties, he became a US citizen. Though he attracted much attention during his life for his irascible, aggressive personality, editorship of famous periodicals, and friendship with the talented and famous, he is remembered mainly for his multiple-volume memoir My Life and Loves, which was banned in countries around the world for its sexual explicitness. Harris was born James Thomas Harris in 1855, in Galway, Ireland, to Welsh parents. His father, Thomas Vernon Harris, was a naval officer from Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales.[1] While living with his older brother he was, for a year or more, a pupil at The Royal School, Armagh. At the age of 12 he was sent to Wales to continue his education as a boarder at the Ruabon Grammar School in Denbighshire, a time he was to remember later in My Life and Loves. Harris was unhappy at the school and ran away within a year. Harris ran away to the United States in late 1869, arriving in New York City virtually penniless.[2] The 13-year-old took a series of odd jobs to support himself, working first as a boot black, a porter, a general laborer, and a construction worker on the erection of the Brooklyn Bridge.[2] Harris would later turn these early occupational experiences into art, incorporating tales from them into his book The Bomb.[2] From New York Harris moved to the American Midwest, settling in the country's second largest city, Chicago,[2] where he took a job as a hotel clerk and eventually a manager. Owing to Chicago's central place in the meat packing industry, Harris made the acquaintance of various cattlemen, who inspired him to leave the big city to take up work as a cowboy.[2] Harris eventually grew tired of life in the cattle industry and enrolled at the University of Kansas,[2] where he studied law and earned a degree, gaining admission to the Kansas state bar association