Frank Norris

Moran Of The Lady Letty

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Produktbeschreibung

Moran of the Lady Letty deepens the contrast between wealth and raw survival as it transforms an affluent young man s life through a sudden, brutal shift from society events to the harsh conditions of a sea voyage. What begins in a refined world of leisure quickly breaks into chaos when a drugged betrayal leaves him among unfamiliar, coarse sailors. The narrative enhances the character s inner turmoil, drawing out the psychological unraveling and reshaping that occurs when control, privilege, and comfort are violently stripped away. At the center of this upheaval is a defiant figure, a woman whose identity is bound to the sea rather than social norms, whose strength and clarity of purpose sharpen the tensions aboard the ship. As new relationships form and the rules of society fall away, ideas of gender, identity, and personal transformation are brought into focus. The story builds not only on action, but also on questions of integrity and renewal, asking how far one must be removed from familiar boundaries before discovering a truer self.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 162g
• ISBN-13: 9789371817967
• ISBN-10: 9371817968
• Artikelnr.: 75908365

Autorenporträt

Frank Norris (1870-1902) was an American novelist and journalist known for his realistic and naturalistic writing style. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in a family with a strong literary background. Norris studied at the University of California, Berkeley, and later attended Harvard University. Norris is best remembered for his novels that depicted the social issues and struggles of his time. His most notable work is The Octopus: A Story of California (1901), a sprawling epic that explores the conflicts between wheat farmers and the powerful railroad monopolies in California. The novel is considered a classic of American literature and is often associated with the naturalist literary movement. Tragically, Norris's writing career was cut short when he died at the age of 32 due to complications from appendicitis. Despite his short life, he left a lasting impact on American literature, influencing later writers such as Upton Sinclair and Theodore Dreiser. His works continue to be celebrated for their realism, vivid portrayals of the human condition, and insightful social commentary.