Martin Ross, E. Oe. Somerville

In the vine country (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In the Vine Country is an account of a tour through Medoc county at the end of the 19th century by Anglo-Irish cousins and traveling companions Edith Somerville and Martin Ross. The two writers co-authored numerous novels throughout their writing careers. Yet, in this book, they share their travel's real-life experiences. The text is full of humor, amusing encounters, and descriptions of the beautiful nature of the winemaking region of France.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 108
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339572782
• Artikelnr.: 69544474

Autorenporträt

Martin Ross is the pseudonym used by Violet Florence Martin (1862-1915), an Irish author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who is best known for her collaboration with her cousin Edith Somerville. Together, they penned a series of works under the combined name 'Somerville and Ross,' becoming pioneers in Anglo-Irish literature. Martin, hailing from an Anglo-Irish family in County Galway, drew heavily on her regional heritage, infusing her writing with the cultural and social nuances of rural Irish life. She is also known for her work 'In the Vine Country' (1893), an engaging travelogue that offers insight into her keen observational skills and humorous narrative voice. The book chronicles the experiences of two English women as they explore the wine regions of France, combining wit with a refreshing perspective on 19th-century travel. This insightful portrayal is characteristic of Ross's literary style, which often illuminates the subtleties of place and society through a comedic and satirical lens. Her contributions to literature capture not only the dynamics of her time but also the enduring human experiences that connect readers across different eras. Ross's legacy continues to be celebrated for its significant impact on the representation of Irish identity in literature and beyond.