Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
In 'The Sea Tower', Hugh Walpole crafts an evocative narrative that entwines the bracing airs of coastal landscapes with the textured inner lives of his characters, harkening back to the nineteenth-century literary traditions while being deeply embedded in the concerns of the early twentieth century. Within its pages, the reader is treated to a kaleidoscopic vision of human experience, with prose that veers from the lyrical to the stark, underscoring the complex relationship between the environment and the human psyche. The novel illuminates, with keen insight, the interplay between place and emotion, foregrounding the eponymous Sea Tower as a powerful symbol of isolation and strength in the face of the vast and tempestuous sea that acts as both threat and sanctuary. Hugh Walpole, a figure of considerable merit in the British literary scene, was known for his ability to traverse the spectrum of human emotions with delicate precision. His experiences, deeply rooted in the landscapes of his upbringing and the turbulent times of the early twentieth century, are imbued within the fabric of 'The Sea Tower'. His reflection on the world and its natural wonders are often shadowed by the pervasive atmosphere of post-war disillusionment, resulting in a work that offers a poignant commentary on the human condition. 'The Sea Tower' is recommended for readers who find themselves drawn to the intersection of landscape, human emotion, and the overarching power of narrative to transcend time and place. Walpole's adept storytelling and the thoughtful restoration by DigiCat Publishing invite new generations to partake in the contemplation of nature's influence on the self, and the enduring impact of a work that, much like the Sea Tower itself, stands resilient against the shifting tides of literary fashion.
The Sea Tower
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
In 'The Sea Tower', Hugh Walpole crafts an evocative narrative that entwines the bracing airs of coastal landscapes with the textured inner lives of his characters, harkening back to the nineteenth-century literary traditions while being deeply embedded in the concerns of the early twentieth century. Within its pages, the reader is treated to a kaleidoscopic vision of human experience, with prose that veers from the lyrical to the stark, underscoring the complex relationship between the environment and the human psyche. The novel illuminates, with keen insight, the interplay between place and emotion, foregrounding the eponymous Sea Tower as a powerful symbol of isolation and strength in the face of the vast and tempestuous sea that acts as both threat and sanctuary. Hugh Walpole, a figure of considerable merit in the British literary scene, was known for his ability to traverse the spectrum of human emotions with delicate precision. His experiences, deeply rooted in the landscapes of his upbringing and the turbulent times of the early twentieth century, are imbued within the fabric of 'The Sea Tower'. His reflection on the world and its natural wonders are often shadowed by the pervasive atmosphere of post-war disillusionment, resulting in a work that offers a poignant commentary on the human condition. 'The Sea Tower' is recommended for readers who find themselves drawn to the intersection of landscape, human emotion, and the overarching power of narrative to transcend time and place. Walpole's adept storytelling and the thoughtful restoration by DigiCat Publishing invite new generations to partake in the contemplation of nature's influence on the self, and the enduring impact of a work that, much like the Sea Tower itself, stands resilient against the shifting tides of literary fashion.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
In 'The Sea Tower', Hugh Walpole crafts an evocative narrative that entwines the bracing airs of coastal landscapes with the textured inner lives of his characters, harkening back to the nineteenth-century literary traditions while being deeply embedded in the concerns of the early twentieth century. Within its pages, the reader is treated to a kaleidoscopic vision of human experience, with prose that veers from the lyrical to the stark, underscoring the complex relationship between the environment and the human psyche. The novel illuminates, with keen insight, the interplay between place and emotion, foregrounding the eponymous Sea Tower as a powerful symbol of isolation and strength in the face of the vast and tempestuous sea that acts as both threat and sanctuary. Hugh Walpole, a figure of considerable merit in the British literary scene, was known for his ability to traverse the spectrum of human emotions with delicate precision. His experiences, deeply rooted in the landscapes of his upbringing and the turbulent times of the early twentieth century, are imbued within the fabric of 'The Sea Tower'. His reflection on the world and its natural wonders are often shadowed by the pervasive atmosphere of post-war disillusionment, resulting in a work that offers a poignant commentary on the human condition. 'The Sea Tower' is recommended for readers who find themselves drawn to the intersection of landscape, human emotion, and the overarching power of narrative to transcend time and place. Walpole's adept storytelling and the thoughtful restoration by DigiCat Publishing invite new generations to partake in the contemplation of nature's influence on the self, and the enduring impact of a work that, much like the Sea Tower itself, stands resilient against the shifting tides of literary fashion.
Portrait of a Man with Red Hair
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gothic literature
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Depicts the malign influence of a manipulative, insane father on his family and others.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gothic literature
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Depicts the malign influence of a manipulative, insane father on his family and others.
Fortitude: Being a True and Faithful Account of the Education of an Adventurer
All Souls' Night
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "All Souls' Night" by Hugh Walpole. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "All Souls' Night" by Hugh Walpole. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Essential Novelists - Hugh Walpole
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher: Tacet Books
ISBN: 3968580001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful novels of Hugh Walpole wich are The Wooden Horse and The Secret City. Sir Hugh Walpole was a British novelist, critic, and dramatist, a natural storyteller with a fine flow of words and romantic invention. He was a good friend of Virginia Woolf, and rated her as an influence; she praised his gift for seizing on telling detail: "it is no disparagement to a writer to say that his gift is for the small things rather than for the large ... If you are faithful with the details the large effects will grow inevitably out of those very details" Novels selected for this book: - The Wooden Horse. - The Secret City.This is one of many books in the series Essential Novelists. If you liked this book, look for the other titles in the series, we are sure you will like some of the authors.
Publisher: Tacet Books
ISBN: 3968580001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful novels of Hugh Walpole wich are The Wooden Horse and The Secret City. Sir Hugh Walpole was a British novelist, critic, and dramatist, a natural storyteller with a fine flow of words and romantic invention. He was a good friend of Virginia Woolf, and rated her as an influence; she praised his gift for seizing on telling detail: "it is no disparagement to a writer to say that his gift is for the small things rather than for the large ... If you are faithful with the details the large effects will grow inevitably out of those very details" Novels selected for this book: - The Wooden Horse. - The Secret City.This is one of many books in the series Essential Novelists. If you liked this book, look for the other titles in the series, we are sure you will like some of the authors.
The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
The Big Sea
Author: Langston Hughes
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Big Sea" by Langston Hughes. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Big Sea" by Langston Hughes. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
In the Shadow of the Hawk
Author: Josephine B. Curry
Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 9780761828693
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
This book carries the reader back to the early years of World War II. It is centered on an insightful American woman's daily experience, recorded in her diary from 1939 to 1942, wherein personal reflections and epic thrust yield an intriguing sense of plot. Author Lester Bartson draws on many external sources in order to bring to life the diarist's interesting native city of Canton, Ohio, her subsequent service as a WAC during the liberation of France, and postwar initiatives in Nova Scotia. Bartson uses recently discovered original material to piece together the poignant story of her husband, a Canadian RAF pilot during the First World War. Historical and cultural issues are given perspective by richly interactive notes, a broadly based Introduction, reflective Epilogue, thematic Index, and more than fifty individual illustrations.
Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 9780761828693
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
This book carries the reader back to the early years of World War II. It is centered on an insightful American woman's daily experience, recorded in her diary from 1939 to 1942, wherein personal reflections and epic thrust yield an intriguing sense of plot. Author Lester Bartson draws on many external sources in order to bring to life the diarist's interesting native city of Canton, Ohio, her subsequent service as a WAC during the liberation of France, and postwar initiatives in Nova Scotia. Bartson uses recently discovered original material to piece together the poignant story of her husband, a Canadian RAF pilot during the First World War. Historical and cultural issues are given perspective by richly interactive notes, a broadly based Introduction, reflective Epilogue, thematic Index, and more than fifty individual illustrations.
Delphi Collected Works of Hugh Walpole (Illustrated)
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 178656078X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6612
Book Description
The English novelist Sir Hugh Walpole was a bestselling author of the 1920’s and 1930’s, supported by Henry James and Arnold Bennett. Highly regarded for his vivid plots and skill at scene-setting, Walpole wrote prolifically, producing at least one book every year and his novels established a large readership in Britain and America. This comprehensive eBook presents Walpole’s collected works, featuring all the novels in the US public domain, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Walpole’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * 13 novels, with individual contents tables * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * A selection of Walpole’s non-fiction, including his seminal study of Anthony Trollope, available in no other collection * Features Walpole’s autobiography - discover Walpole’s literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: 24 novels and several short story collections published after 1922 cannot appear in this collection due to copyright. When new texts enter the public domain, they will be added to the eBook as a free update. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels THE WOODEN HORSE MARADICK AT FORTY MR. PERRIN AND MR. TRAILL THE PRELUDE TO ADVENTURE FORTITUDE THE DUCHESS OF WREXE THE DARK FOREST THE GREEN MIRROR THE SECRET CITY JEREMY THE CAPTIVES THE YOUNG ENCHANTED THE CATHEDRAL The Shorter Fiction THE GOLDEN SCARECROW THE THIRTEEN TRAVELLERS Selected Non-Fiction JOSEPH CONRAD THE ART OF JAMES BRANCH CABELL ANTHONY TROLLOPE The Autobiography THE CRYSTAL BOX Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 178656078X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6612
Book Description
The English novelist Sir Hugh Walpole was a bestselling author of the 1920’s and 1930’s, supported by Henry James and Arnold Bennett. Highly regarded for his vivid plots and skill at scene-setting, Walpole wrote prolifically, producing at least one book every year and his novels established a large readership in Britain and America. This comprehensive eBook presents Walpole’s collected works, featuring all the novels in the US public domain, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Walpole’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * 13 novels, with individual contents tables * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * A selection of Walpole’s non-fiction, including his seminal study of Anthony Trollope, available in no other collection * Features Walpole’s autobiography - discover Walpole’s literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: 24 novels and several short story collections published after 1922 cannot appear in this collection due to copyright. When new texts enter the public domain, they will be added to the eBook as a free update. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels THE WOODEN HORSE MARADICK AT FORTY MR. PERRIN AND MR. TRAILL THE PRELUDE TO ADVENTURE FORTITUDE THE DUCHESS OF WREXE THE DARK FOREST THE GREEN MIRROR THE SECRET CITY JEREMY THE CAPTIVES THE YOUNG ENCHANTED THE CATHEDRAL The Shorter Fiction THE GOLDEN SCARECROW THE THIRTEEN TRAVELLERS Selected Non-Fiction JOSEPH CONRAD THE ART OF JAMES BRANCH CABELL ANTHONY TROLLOPE The Autobiography THE CRYSTAL BOX Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Jeremy
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
This Elibron Classics title is a reprint of the original edition published by George H. Doran Company in New York, 1919.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
This Elibron Classics title is a reprint of the original edition published by George H. Doran Company in New York, 1919.