Hugh Walpole

A Prayer for my Son (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Depths of Familial Bonds and Generational Conflicts in Early 20th-Century England
Redaktion: Walpole, Hugh

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "A Prayer for My Son," Hugh Walpole explores the tumultuous relationship between a father and his son amid the backdrop of early 20th-century societal transformations. This semi-autobiographical novel is rendered in a poignant, yet straightforward narrative style that captures the emotional depth and moral complexities of familial love. Walpole'Äôs exquisite prose weaves together themes of hope, fear, and the desire for redemption, mirroring the anxieties of a generation faced with the specter of war and change, emphasizing both the fragility and resilience of human bonds. Hugh Walpole, a prominent British author of the early 20th century, drew from his own experiences as a father and his reflections on the human condition. His literary career spanned several decades, during which he garnered acclaim for his acute psychological insights and deft characterizations. Walpole's personal struggles with loss and the impact of World War I profoundly informed his writing, fuelling his exploration of parental love and the existential fears that often accompany it. Readers who appreciate deeply introspective narratives imbued with emotional honesty will find "A Prayer for My Son" an enriching experience. This novel resonates with anyone who has grappled with the complexities of parenthood and the universal quest for meaning in the ever-changing fabric of life.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. August 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066354817
• Artikelnr.: 62539408

Autorenporträt

English writer Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, lived from 13 March 1884 to 1 June 1941. Following the publication of The Wooden Horse in 1909, Walpole wrote a lot, finishing at least one book year. The eldest of the Rev. Somerset Walpole's three children, Walpole was born in Auckland, New Zealand. Mildred Helen, née Barham, was his wife (1854-1925). His first piece was published in 1905; he began studying history at Emmanuel College in Cambridge in 1903. He accepted a position as a lay missioner with the Mersey Mission to Seamen in Liverpool upon his graduation from Cambridge in 1906. He obtained employment in 1908 as a French instructor at Epsom College and a book critic for The Standard. Walpole was a passionate music fan, so when he heard a new tenor at the Proms in 1920, he was quite moved and went in search of him. Lauritz Melchior became one of his closest friends, and Walpole contributed significantly to the singer's burgeoning career. Diabetes was detrimental to his health. In May 1941, after participating in a protracted march and giving a speech at the start of Keswick's fundraising "War Weapons Week," he overexerted himself and passed away at Brackenburn from a heart attack at the age of 57. He is interred at Keswick's St. John's graveyard.