Constance Fenimore Woolson

Solomon (eBook, PDF)

And Other Sketches

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Produktbeschreibung

The great niece of James Fenimore Cooper and a close friend and correspondent of novelist Henry James, Constance Fenimore Woolson achieved a level of literary acclaim in her own right. The collection Solomon and Other Sketches brings together a number of Woolson's short stories and vignettes, many of which highlight the unique landscapes and traditions of the Midwestern United States.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Floating Press
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781775560906
• Artikelnr.: 56802207

Autorenporträt

Constance Fenimore Woolson was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer, born on March 5, 1840, in Claremont, New Hampshire. She was a grandniece of James Fenimore Cooper, a renowned American writer. Woolson is best known for her works set in the Great Lakes region, the American South, and among American expatriates in Europe. Her writing often explored the complexities of human emotions, social settings, and the intricacies of life in both familiar and foreign landscapes. Her style combined detailed character studies with vivid descriptions of settings. Woolson's works garnered attention for their realism and insight into the lives of women. Her most famous stories reflect her interest in the social dynamics of these regions, as well as the lives of people navigating change, identity, and relationships. Woolson passed away on January 24, 1894, at the age of 53 in Venice, Italy. She was the daughter of Hannah Cooper Pomeroy, whose influence on her writing is often noted. Woolson's legacy continues through her literary contributions, especially in American fiction.