Temple Bailey, Coles Phillips

The Dim Lantern

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Produktbeschreibung

Set against the backdrop of early 20th century Washington D.C., Temple Bailey's "The Dim Lantern" is a captivating historical romance exploring the intricacies of love and social class during a pivotal era. As the shadow of World War I looms, this timeless love story unfolds, offering a glimpse into a bygone world of societal expectations and heartfelt desires. Bailey masterfully paints a portrait of a city on the cusp of change, where personal aspirations collide with the weight of history. "The Dim Lantern" delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring themes of identity, duty, and the enduring power of love amidst challenging circumstances. A meticulously prepared republication of this classic work, it invites readers to immerse themselves in a richly detailed historical setting and experience a poignant love story that transcends time. Experience the charm and drama of Washington D.C. in this compelling work of historical 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 198
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 286g
• ISBN-13: 9781023448147
• ISBN-10: 1023448149
• Artikelnr.: 74001561

Autorenporträt

Irene Temple Bailey, born on February 24, 1869, in Petersburg, Virginia, was a highly successful American novelist and short story writer. She began her career around 1902, contributing stories to renowned national magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post, Cavalier Magazine, Cosmopolitan, The American Magazine, Good Housekeeping, and McCall's. In 1914, she wrote the screenplay for the Vitagraph Studios film Auntie, and two of her novels were adapted into films. Bailey's literary success extended beyond magazine contributions; three of her books were on the list of bestselling novels in the United States in 1918, 1922, and 1926. Despite her success, Bailey never married. She passed away on July 6, 1953, at her apartment in Washington, D.C. Her obituary in The New York Post estimated that her novels had sold over three million copies, solidifying her status as one of the best-paid writers of her time. Cosmopolitan magazine had once paid her $325,000 for three serial novels and short stories, underscoring her immense success in the literary world.