The Indian queen (eBook, ePUB) - Stephens, Ann S.
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Set against the backdrop of British colonial India, Ann S. Stephens' "The Indian Queen" masterfully intertwines the themes of love, power, and cultural clash. Through vivid characterizations and a richly descriptive narrative style, Stephens explores the trials and tribulations of her protagonists, who navigate a world shaped by both desire and societal expectations. The text not only embodies the romantic aesthetics of the 19th century, but also serves as a critical commentary on colonialism and gender dynamics, making it a resonant piece within the literary canon of its time. Ann S. Stephens…mehr

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Set against the backdrop of British colonial India, Ann S. Stephens' "The Indian Queen" masterfully intertwines the themes of love, power, and cultural clash. Through vivid characterizations and a richly descriptive narrative style, Stephens explores the trials and tribulations of her protagonists, who navigate a world shaped by both desire and societal expectations. The text not only embodies the romantic aesthetics of the 19th century, but also serves as a critical commentary on colonialism and gender dynamics, making it a resonant piece within the literary canon of its time. Ann S. Stephens was an influential figure in 19th-century American literature, known for her pioneering contributions to both women's fiction and the broader genre of romance. Her experiences as a journalist and a woman in a male-dominated literary landscape shed light on the motivations behind her storytelling in "The Indian Queen." Drawing upon her rich understanding of cross-cultural experiences, she crafts a narrative that reflects the complexities of identity and the intersections of race and gender. Readers seeking a poignant exploration of love amidst cultural upheaval will find "The Indian Queen" to be a compelling read. Stephens' ability to weave intricate narratives with social commentary makes this novel not only a captivating tale but also a significant work for those interested in the dynamics of colonial and gender issues in literature.

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Ann Sophia Stephens (March 30, 1810 August 20, 1886) was an influential American novelist and magazine editor, credited as the progenitor of the dime novel genre. Born in Derby, Connecticut, she was raised by her mother's sister after the early death of her mother. Stephens began writing at an early age, and in 1831, she married Edward Stephens, a printer from Plymouth, Massachusetts. They relocated to Portland, Maine, where they co-founded Portland Magazine in 1836, with Stephens as editor. She later moved to New York City, where she continued her literary career, working with several periodicals including The Ladies Companion. Under the pen name Jonathan Slick, she became known for her serialized novels and short stories. In 1854, she published her first novel Fashion and Famine. Her best-known work, Malaeska, the Indian Wife of the White Hunter (1860), was a significant milestone in American literature and is regarded as the first dime novel. This work led to the establishment of the dime novel genre, which became a defining feature of American popular literature in the mid-19th century.