Harold Macgrath

The Yellow Typhoon (eBook, ePUB)

An Exotic Adventure of Romance and Espionage in Early 20th-Century Shanghai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Harold MacGrath's "The Yellow Typhoon" is a captivating exploration of adventure and romance set against the backdrop of exotic locales and tumultuous circumstances. Written in a lush, descriptive style, the novel expertly weaves elements of suspense and intrigue, presenting a compelling narrative that reflects the early 20th-century fascination with Eastern themes and settings. MacGrath employs vivid imagery and keen psychological insight into his characters, situating the reader firmly within the emotional landscapes and ethical dilemmas that define their journeys. MacGrath, a prolific author and playwright, was deeply influenced by his travels and experiences in the emerging modern world of the early 1900s. His penchant for storytelling, combined with a profound interest in cultural intersections, informed his approach to "The Yellow Typhoon." Drawing from his interactions with diverse cultures and his understanding of human nature, MacGrath crafts a narrative that examines the complexities of love and loyalty amidst the chaos of a rapidly changing society. Readers seeking an engaging blend of adventure and emotional depth will find "The Yellow Typhoon" to be an enlightening and entertaining read. MacGrath's masterful storytelling invites you to immerse yourself in this thrilling tale, making it a recommended addition to any literary collection.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 338
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066150969
• Artikelnr.: 70267352

Autorenporträt

American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter Harold MacGrath was a bestselling and prolific author. He occasionally finished more than one mass-market novel per year, with themes including romance, spies, mystery, and adventure. He was the first nationally renowned author hired to produce original screenplays for the fledgling motion picture industry. Additionally, he had three short stories and 18 novels turned into movies, sometimes more than once. Additionally, three of these books were turned into plays that were presented on New York City's Broadway. Although MacGrath spent a lot of time traveling, his home base was always Syracuse, New York, where he was born and reared. He was the son of Thomas H. and Lillian Jane McGrath, and he was born Harold McGrath in Syracuse, New York. Before publishing his first book, a romance titled Arms and Woman, in the late 1890s, he was a teenage reporter and columnist for the Syracuse Herald newspaper. The Puppet Crown, his subsequent novel, reportedly peaked at No. 7 on the New York Times bestseller list for the entire year of 1901. More than one mass-market novel about love, adventure, mystery, spies, and the like was still produced annually by MacGrath.