Leonard Woolf

The Village in the Jungle

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Explore the vibrant and complex world of colonial Ceylon (Sri Lanka) through Leonard Woolf's "Stories of the East." This collection of short stories offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, exploring the intricate relationships between colonizer and colonized within the British Empire. Through compelling narratives, Woolf captures the essence of life in early 20th-century Asia, painting a vivid picture of the social landscape and the subtle tensions simmering beneath the surface. A master of concise storytelling, Woolf's work provides a window into a specific time and place, offering insights into the universal themes of power, identity, and cultural exchange. These stories, meticulously prepared for a new print edition, remain powerfully relevant, offering readers a chance to reflect on the enduring legacies of colonialism. "Stories of the East" is a significant contribution to world literature and a captivating read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Sri Lanka. 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: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 204g
• ISBN-13: 9781023468411
• ISBN-10: 1023468417
• Artikelnr.: 74010985

Autorenporträt

Leonard Sidney Woolf was born in London in 1880. Educated at St Paul's School, he won a scholarship to Trinity College, Cambridge in 1899. In 1904 he joined the Civil Service in Ceylon. On his return to England in May 1911 he married Virginia Stephen who was, like her husband, a central figure in the Bloomsbury Group. His first novel, The Village in the Jungle, was published in 1913 followed by Wise Virgins (1914). His other books include Socialism and Co-operation (1921), After the Deluge (1931), Barbarians at the Gate (1939), Principia Politica (1953) and a five-volume memoir. He worked as literary editor of the Nation from 1923-30, as well as for the Hogarth Press, which he co-founded with Virginia in 1917. He died in 1969.