Esther Waters - Moore, George
30,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
payback
15 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

George Moore was an Irish novelist, short-story writer, poet, art critic, memoirist and dramatist. He came from a Roman Catholic landed family and originally wanted to be a painter studying in Paris in the 1870's. As a naturalistic writer, he was amongst the first English-language authors to absorb the lessons of the French realists, and was particularly influenced by the works of Émile Zola. Because of his willingness to tackle such issues as prostitution, extramarital sex and lesbianism, his novels were met with disapproval but eventually as public taste changed they became accepted. Esther…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
George Moore was an Irish novelist, short-story writer, poet, art critic, memoirist and dramatist. He came from a Roman Catholic landed family and originally wanted to be a painter studying in Paris in the 1870's. As a naturalistic writer, he was amongst the first English-language authors to absorb the lessons of the French realists, and was particularly influenced by the works of Émile Zola. Because of his willingness to tackle such issues as prostitution, extramarital sex and lesbianism, his novels were met with disapproval but eventually as public taste changed they became accepted. Esther is a poor girl working as a kitchen maid who is seduced by another employee. She becomes pregnant. She is abandoned by her lover and decides to raise her child as a single mother. Esther Waters in a Victorian novel about a fallen woman.
Autorenporträt
George Moore was an Irish novelist, playwright, and critic recognized for his influential contributions to modernist literature. His early works, including "A Modern Lover" and "Esther Waters," delve into themes of sexuality, social class, and the intricacies of human relationships. Over time, Moore's writing style evolved to incorporate impressionistic techniques, placing a strong emphasis on the inner lives of his characters. As a key figure in the Irish literary revival, Moore formed close relationships with contemporaries such as W.B. Yeats and James Joyce. His commitment to realism and candid exploration of controversial subjects not only challenged societal norms but also set the stage for future writers. By tackling topics often considered taboo, Moore significantly impacted both Irish and English literature, making his work an essential part of the modern literary landscape. His legacy endures through the themes he championed and the narrative techniques he pioneered, influencing generations of writers that followed.