Grant M. Overton

The Women Who Make Our Novels

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Produktbeschreibung

In this fascinating study, Overton examines the lives and works of 25 of the most influential female novelists of the 20th century. From Edith Wharton to Virginia Woolf, Overton provides insightful analysis of these writers' unique contributions to the literary canon. 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: 406
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 567g
• ISBN-13: 9781022173606
• ISBN-10: 102217360X
• Artikelnr.: 68856153

Autorenporträt

Grant Martin Overton was an American writer and literary critic born in Patchogue, New York, on September 19, 1887. He was the son of Ardelia Jarvis and Floyd Alward Overton. Overton attended Princeton University from 1904 to 1906, where he laid the foundation for his future career in writing and literary criticism. He went on to become a fiction editor at Collier's magazine from 1924 to 1930, a position that allowed him to shape the literary landscape of his time. Overton was particularly known for his insightful critiques and his ability to analyze the works of notable American women novelists, highlighting their contributions to literature during a time when women's voices were gaining prominence. He wrote several books, including The Women Who Make Our Novels, a collection of literary sketches that explored the lives and works of influential female writers. His career was marked by a commitment to showcasing the evolving role of women in literature. Unfortunately, Overton s life was cut short when he died in Patchogue on July 4, 1930, at the age of 42.