Ann S. Stephens

Malaeska (eBook, ePUB)

Western Novel

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Malaeska - Story of what happened when a Native Indian woman tried to break conventions and married a white man... Excerpt: "At the time of our story, the beautiful expanse of country which stretches from the foot of the Catskill mountains to the Hudson was one dense wilderness. The noble stream glided on in the solemn stillness of nature, shadowed with trees that had battled with storms for centuries, its surface as yet unbroken, save by the light prow of the Indian's canoe. The lofty rampart of mountains frowned against the sky as they do now, but rendered more gloomy by the thick growth of timber which clothed them at the base..." Ann S. Stephens was an American novelist and magazine editor. She was the author of dime novels and is credited as the progenitor of that genre.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028289935
• Artikelnr.: 69806076

Autorenporträt

Ann Sophia Stephens (1810-1886) was a pioneering American writer and editor who played a significant role in the development of popular fiction in the United States. Born in Derby, Connecticut, she began her literary career by writing stories and poems for various magazines, quickly gaining prominence with her remarkable narrative skills and a keen eye for dramatic situations. Stephens was a prolific author, penning numerous short stories, novels, and serials, with 'Malaeska: The Indian Wife of the White Hunter' being one of her most famous works. Published in 1860, 'Malaeska' is widely considered the first dime novel, a term which came to represent a genre of inexpensive, sensational fiction that captivated a broad reading public (Johannsen, 1950). Her work typically blended elements of romance, adventure, and domestic fiction, while often engaging with contemporary social issues. Stephens served as the editor of the influential Peterson's Magazine, where she used her platform to support and publish other women writers. Her literary style is characterized by its vivid characterizations and engaging plots that reflect the turbulent times in which she lived. Stephens' contribution to American literature was substantial; she not only shaped the tastes of reading audiences but also helped to establish a commercially viable model for mass-market publishing, thereby democratizing literary access during her epoch (Okker, 2011).