Louise Mack

An Australian Girl in London (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Pope, Sarah

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

An Australian Girl in London, first published in 1902, is an endearing look at the journey of self-discovery that many young women of means made to the heart of Empire around the time of Federation. Its author, Louise Mack, a friend and rival of Ethel Turner, captures the experience of a provincial young woman immersing herself in the epic metropolis of London - its hard urban edges, and the challenges it poses for colonial talent, but also its rich history and culture.

Sylvia Leighton embarks on an increasingly familiar narrative in turn-of-the-century Australian fiction, travelling to England to establish herself in a country she has long dreamed of visiting. Fellow Australian Emmie Jones joins her, and the two girls share a boarding house and a very close bond.

'The first impressions of a thoughtful and observant person are worth having, especially when they are pleasantly and vividly recorded.' - Sydney Morning Herald

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Grattan Street Press, University of Melbourne
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. April 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780648209683
• Artikelnr.: 63641970

Autorenporträt

Marie Louise Hamilton Mack, born on October 10, 1870, in Hobart, Australia, was a renowned poet, journalist, and novelist. She is most famous for her role as the first female war correspondent in Belgium during World War I in 1914. Her work as a journalist during the war, particularly her firsthand accounts of the conflict, marked her as a pioneering figure in Australian literary and journalistic history. Mack's education at Sydney Girls High School laid the foundation for her literary career, which spanned across poetry, fiction, and war correspondence. She used her writing to convey the emotional and social toll of war, offering unique perspectives on the hardships faced by civilians and soldiers. Her book A Woman's Experiences in the Great War is a testament to her experiences in Belgium during the war. Mack's contributions to literature and journalism made her an important figure in both Australian and international circles. She passed away on November 23, 1935, in Mosman, Australia, leaving behind a legacy of insightful and compassionate writing, especially in relation to the human impact of war.