Leonard Merrick

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The Quaint Companions (eBook, ePUB)

With an Introduction by H. G. Wells

Beschreibung

In "The Quaint Companions," Leonard Merrick weaves a captivating narrative that explores the intricate dynamics of human relationships through the lens of charm and eccentricity. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, the novel is characterized by its keen psychological insight and rich, descriptive prose, which brings to life a diverse cast of characters including endearing misfits and dreamers. Merrick'Äôs exploration of themes such as companionship, societal expectations, and the search for belonging resonates deeply within the literary traditions of realism and Victorian influence, marking the work as both a product of its time and a timeless reflection on human nature. Leonard Merrick, an author often overshadowed by his contemporaries, drew upon his own experiences in the theater and publishing, as well as his insights into the human condition gained from observing the peculiarities of society. An expatriate and a keen observer, Merrick'Äôs writings were informed by his relationships and his deep appreciation for character-driven storytelling, often portraying individuals on the fringes of society, which is vividly demonstrated in this novel. For readers who appreciate character-driven narratives rich with psychological complexity and social commentary, "The Quaint Companions" is a masterwork not to be missed. Merrick invites you on a journey through charmingly unconventional lives, encouraging reflections on the nature of companionship, identity, and what it truly means to connect with others.

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Leonard Merrick was an English novelist. Barrie dubbed him the "novelist's novelist." Leonard Miller was born in Belsize Park, London, to Jewish parents. After attending Brighton College, he studied to be a solicitor at Brighton and law in Heidelberg, but he was obliged to fly to South Africa at the age of eighteen due to his father's serious financial loss. He worked as an overseer at the Kimberley diamond mine and in a solicitor's office. After surviving a near-fatal attack of "camp fever," he returned to London in the late 1880s, where he worked as an actor and manager under the stage name Leonard Merrick. Merrick was well recognized by other writers of his time. In 1918, fifteen writers, including well-known authors such as H. G. Wells, J. M. Barrie, G. K. Chesterton, and William Dean Howells, teamed with publisher E. P. Dutton to release The Works of Leonard Merrick in fifteen volumes, which were released between 1918 and 1922. Each volume in the series was picked and prefaced by one of the authors. In 2009, William Baker and Jeannettes Robert Shumaker published a biography titled Leonard Merrick: A Forgotten Novelist's Novelist.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066235178
• Artikelnr.: 58754297