Henry Handel Richardson

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Maurice Guest (eBook, ePUB)

Passion, Pursuit, and Piano: A Musical Romance in 19th Century Leipzig

Beschreibung

In "Maurice Guest," Henry Handel Richardson crafts a nuanced exploration of the complexities of aspiring artists and the emotional turbulence of unrequited love. Set in the backdrop of 19th-century Europe, this coming-of-age novel unfolds through the experiences of Maurice, a passionate music student caught in a web of ambition, desire, and heartbreak. Richardson'Äôs keen insight into the psychological dimensions of her characters, combined with her vivid and lyrical prose, encapsulates the essence of the fin-de-siv®cle literary movement, marked by a profound engagement with themes of identity and artistic struggle. Henry Handel Richardson, the pen name of Ethel Richardson, was an Australian author whose own musical education and experiences in Europe profoundly influenced her writing. Living through a transformative period in both the arts and society, Richardson draws upon her rich understanding of the artistic milieu, which informs Maurice'Äôs devotion to music and the struggles inherent in the pursuit of greatness. Her intimate grasp of human emotions resonates throughout the narrative, illustrating the interplay between personal ambition and societal expectations. "Maurice Guest" is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of art and personal identity, as well as the poignant exploration of love's complexities. Its resonant themes and richly drawn characters invite readers to reflect on their own passions and the sacrifices made in their pursuit.

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Autor

Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson, known by her literary name Henry Handel Richardson, was an Australian author. Ethel Florence (who liked to be known as Et, Ettie, or Etta) was the eldest daughter of Walter Lindesay Richardson MD and his wife Mary (née Bailey). She was born in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, into a rich family that later struggled financially. Throughout Richardson's childhood and youth, the family moved about Victoria. These included Chiltern, Queenscliff, Koroit, and Maldon, where Richardson's mother was a postmistress (her father died of syphilis when she was nine). The Richardsons' home in Chiltern, "Lake View," is now held by the National Trust and open to the public. Richardson left Maldon in 1883 to become a boarder at Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC) in Melbourne, where she studied from the ages of 13 to 17. H. G. Wells appreciated the coming-of-age novel The Getting of Wisdom, which was inspired by this experience. At PLC, she began to hone her ability to blend fact and fiction convincingly, a technique she later employed to great effect in her novels.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 554
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066237066
• Artikelnr.: 58754239