Harold Frederic's "Gloria Mundi" delves into the intricate world of British nobility, exploring the weight of inheritance and the complexities of social class in England. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to immerse themselves in a story rich with family secrets and subtle political intrigue. Set against the backdrop of a historical England, the novel offers a glimpse into the lives of those born into privilege and the burdens that accompany such a birthright. "Gloria Mundi" examines the challenges faced by its characters as they navigate a landscape defined by tradition,…mehr
Harold Frederic's "Gloria Mundi" delves into the intricate world of British nobility, exploring the weight of inheritance and the complexities of social class in England. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to immerse themselves in a story rich with family secrets and subtle political intrigue. Set against the backdrop of a historical England, the novel offers a glimpse into the lives of those born into privilege and the burdens that accompany such a birthright. "Gloria Mundi" examines the challenges faced by its characters as they navigate a landscape defined by tradition, expectation, and the ever-present shadow of the past. Discover a timeless exploration of family life and the enduring power of legacy in this classic work of literary fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Harold Frederic was an American author and reporter who was born August 19, 1856, and died October 19, 1898. In the Valley (1890), The Damnation of Theron Ware (1896), and The Market Place (1899) are some of his works. Frederick Harold was born on August 19, 1856, in Utica, New York. His parents were Presbyterian. He went to the Methodist church, but he wasn't sure about faith in general. Frederic became interested in photography and writing early on. When Frederic was 18 months old, his father died in a train accident. His mother raised him most of the time after that. He finished school when he was fifteen years old and started working as a photographer right away. At home and in Boston, he worked as a picture touch-up artist for four years. He started working as a checker for The Utica Herald and then The Utica Daily Observer in 1875. Frederic went on to work as a writer. He got married to Grace Green Williams in 1877 and had five kids with her. In 1882, he was in charge of The Albany Evening Journal, a newspaper in the state capital of New York.
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