Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile; The Troubling of Bethesda Pool (eBook, ePUB)

An Ancient Mystery Unveiled: Gods, Heroes, and Redemption

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards' 'Jim of Hellas, or In Durance Vile; The Troubling of Bethesda Pool' is a captivating work that combines elements of adventure and mystery within a historical context. Set in ancient Greece, the story follows young Jim as he uncovers the truth behind the strange happenings at Bethesda Pool. Richards' narrative style is rich in detail and vivid imagery, transporting readers to a time of gods and heroes. The book presents a unique blend of mythology and morality, making it a compelling read for those interested in classical literature. With themes of courage, loyalty, and determination, 'Jim of Hellas' offers readers a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and the consequences of one's choices. Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards' ability to weave a complex tale of intrigue and redemption is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 193
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066136840
• Artikelnr.: 58756947

Autorenporträt

Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards was an American writer. She wrote almost 90 books, including biographies, poetry, and many for children. Eletelephony, a literary nonsense verse, is one of her best-known children's poems. Laura Elizabeth Howe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 27, 1850. Her father, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, was an abolitionist who founded the Perkins Institution and the Massachusetts School for the Blind. She was named after his famous deaf-blind student, Laura Bridgman. "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was written by her mother, Julia Ward Howe. Laura and Henry Richards got married in 1871. In 1876, he accepted a management position at his family's paper mill in Gardiner, Maine, where he moved with his wife and three children. Laura was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1917 for her biography Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, which she co-authored with her sisters Maud Howe Elliott and Florence Hall. Her name is borne by an elementary school in Gardiner, Maine, that serves prekindergarten through fifth grade students. Her children's book Tirra Lirra received the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1959. Her home in Gardiner, the Laura E. Richards House, is on the National Register of Historic Places.