Theodore Winthrop

The Canoe and the Saddle (eBook, ePUB)

Enriched edition. Historical Adventure Novel
Kommentar: Bainbridge, Trevor / Redaktion: Good Press

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Canoe and the Saddle," Theodore Winthrop masterfully intertwines adventure, nature, and introspection through the narrative of a young man's journey across the uncharted landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. This 1850s travelogue is characterized by Winthrop's poetic prose, rich descriptive imagery, and an insightful exploration of the American frontier spirit. With a keen sense of observation, Winthrop captures the untamed beauty of the wilderness and the transformative power it holds over individuals, offering readers not only an outdoor adventure but also a philosophical engagement with the concept of exploration and identity in a rapidly changing America. Winthrop, an ardent supporter of exploration and a fervent believer in the American ideal, was deeply influenced by his experiences in both literature and nature. His background as a writer and a soldier in the Civil War lends a unique perspective to his narrative, highlighting themes of courage and self-discovery. As a pioneer of American literature, Winthrop sought to capture the spirit of his era'-a time of discovery, expansion, and confrontation with the sublime forces of nature. This compelling work is highly recommended for readers who cherish nature writing and the spirit of adventure. "The Canoe and the Saddle" offers a profound reflection on the human experience in the wilderness and is essential reading for those interested in understanding the roots of American literature and its vibrant landscapes. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 181
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547790051
• Artikelnr.: 69547620

Autorenporträt

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, the early 1890s saw him become one of the most popular playwrights in London. He is best remembered for his epigrams and plays, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, and the circumstances of his criminal conviction for gross indecency for consensual homosexual acts in "one of the first celebrity trials", imprisonment, and early death from meningitis at age 46. Theodore Winthrop (1828-1861) was a writer, lawyer, and world traveller. He was one of the first Union officers killed in the American Civil War. Cecil Dreeme, his most important work, was a semi-autobiographical novel dealing with social mores and gender roles set at New York University, where Winthrop had once been a lodger.