Zona Gale

Peace in Friendship Village (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Zona Gale was born on 26th August 1874 in Portage, Wisconsin. She was exceptionally close to her parents and later used them as the basis for characters in her works. She wrote and illustrated her first story at the age of 7.

By 16 she was being paid for stories from the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin.

After studies at the University of Wisconsin, where she received a degree and two masters she moved to New York and applied for jobs at every paper in the city. She was later hired as a secretary to Edmund Clarence Stedman, the poet, critic, essayist, banker, and scientist. and immersed herself in his literary circle.

Gale returned to her hometown in 1903 and saw that her old world was full of new possibilities. She now dedicated herself to full-time writing.

Her first novel 'Romance Island' was published in 1906 and she also began the popular 'Friendship Village' series of stories. In 1920 came 'Miss Lulu Bett', which depicts life in the Mid-West. Adapted into a play it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921. It was a stellar achievement.

After the deaths of her parents her works, both fiction and non-fiction, drifted towards mysticism and her belief that problems could be solved through a kind of transcendentalist enlightenment.

Gale was a suffragist, an activist, and a liberal Democrat as well as an active member of the National Woman's Party and pacifist. Much of her time was taken up with advancing opportunities for women both at school and as writers. It was a problem she repeatedly emphasized in her novels: women's frustration at their lack of opportunities."

In the mid 20's she began caring for a girl, a relative, Leslyn, and later adopted her. At age 54, she married William L Breese, a childhood friend and a widower. He was a wealthy banker and hosiery manufacturer. She also became a step mother to his daughter, Juliette.

In mid-December 1938 she went to Chicago for medical treatment and contracted pneumonia a few days later.

Zona Gale died of pneumonia in Passavant Hospital in Chicago on 27th December 1938.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copyright Group
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Januar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781803542027
• Artikelnr.: 63398146

Autorenporträt

Zona Gale (1874-1938) was a distinguished American author and playwright, renowned for her insightful portrayal of small-town American life. Born in Portage, Wisconsin, she often drew upon her Midwestern upbringing to create evocative settings and relatable characters. Gale's literary career was marked by a focus on feminist and progressive themes, which she expertly wove into her narratives. Her novel 'Miss Lulu Bett' (1920) won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921, an adaptation of her own book which effectively depicted the transformative journey of a woman finding her identity and autonomy. Gale's 'Friendship Village' series, including 'Peace in Friendship Village,' remains a hallmark of her work, showcasing her unique ability to capture the dynamics of community life with both charm and depth. Her contributions to literature extend beyond her novels, encompassing short stories and essays wherein Gale addressed social issues of her time with both sensitivity and a call for reform. Her style, characterized by its lyricism and nuanced character development, has earned her a place among the respected writers of the early 20th century. Gale's legacy as a pioneer in literature, particularly in regards to her feminist ideals, continues to be celebrated for its historical significance and literary craftsmanship.