Barry Pain

In a Canadian Canoe; The Nine Muses Minus One, and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

Whimsical Tales of Humor and Satire

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "In a Canadian Canoe; The Nine Muses Minus One, and Other Stories," Barry Pain presents a rich tapestry of narratives that explore themes of adventure, identity, and the intricacies of human relationships. Pain's distinctive literary style combines wit with vivid imagery, creating an engaging backdrop for his stories that often capture the essence of the early 20th-century literary context. As a writer adept at situating his characters within both the natural landscape and social milieu, his prose oscillates between humorous observations and poignant reflections, providing readers with a multifaceted reading experience. Barry Pain, a prominent figure in the Victorian and Edwardian literary scenes, cultivated his narrative techniques through diverse experiences as an essayist, short story writer, and poet. Born in 1864 in England, Pain's travels and encounters greatly influenced his literature. His keen sensibility towards the absurdities of life and human foibles is palpable in this collection, revealing the underlying complexities that drive his characters to embark on their journeys of self-discovery. This book is highly recommended for readers who appreciate literary explorations of the individual against the backdrop of broader societal themes. Pain's stories will resonate with those drawn to the beauty of the written word and the depth of human emotion, inviting readers to engage with both the humor and bittersweet truths of existence.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 137
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066420048
• Artikelnr.: 65437718

Autorenporträt

Barry Pain was an English journalist, poet, humourist, and author. Barry Pain was born in Cambridge and attended both Sedbergh School and Corpus Christi College. He became an important contributor to The Granta. He was recognized for writing parodies and moderately humorous pieces. James Payn, the editor of Cornhill Magazine, published his story "The Hundred Gates" in 1889, and Pain soon became a contributor to Punch and The Speaker, as well as the Daily Chronicle and Black and White. Pain, it is said, "owes his distxtery to Robert Louis Stevenson, who compares him to De Maupassant". From 1896 until 1928, he was a regular contributor to The Windsor Magazine. He died in Bushey, Hertfordshire, and was buried in the Bushey churchyard.