Gilbert Parker

Northern Lights, Complete (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Northern Lights, Complete by Gilbert Parker libreka classics - These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: libreka classics
• Seitenzahl: 372
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783742960122
• Artikelnr.: 55706262

Autorenporträt

Gilbert Parker (1862-1932) was a Canadian-born English novelist and British politician. His literary career burgeoned with the success of his first novel, 'Mrs. Falchion' (1893), but he gained international acclaim with a series of romantic and adventure novels set against Canadian landscapes. Numerous works followed, wherein Parker combined his astute understanding of human nature with his rich experiences garnered from abroad. His prolific writing gifted the literary world with over 50 works of fiction, including 'The Seats of the Mighty' (1896), remembered for its vivid portrayal of historical Canada. His collection 'Northern Lights, Complete' encapsulates his unique literary style-a blend of complex characters embroiled in moral dilemmas, reflective of the social mores of his time. Parker's narrative technique often involved the intertwining of the personal and political, providing both entertainment and implicit social commentary. A deft storyteller, Parker was knighted in 1902, an acknowledgment not only of his literary contributions but also his political influence as a member of the British Empire's intellectual elite. His works remain a testament to his literary craftsmanship and his ability to capture the essence of the human spirit against the backdrop of the vast Canadian North.