The Snake's Pass (Annotated): Enriched Edition. Historical Novel

The Snake's Pass (1890), Bram Stoker's first novel, is a vivid romance of western Ireland, where melodrama, Gothic atmosphere, and contemporary social observation converge. Set amid the storm-lashed cliffs and treacherous boglands of County Clare, the narrative follows Arthur Severn's entanglement with local legend, hidden treasure, villainous land-grabbing, and the spirited heroine Norah Joyce. Its style combines late-Victorian adventure plotting with antiquarian fascination: folklore about St Patrick's banishment of snakes, dialect, landscape description, and anxieties over modernization all shape a tale poised between regional fiction and sensational romance. Stoker, born in Dublin in 1847 and later famous for Dracula, knew both Irish oral culture and the theatrical mechanisms of suspense. Before his literary celebrity, he worked as a civil servant, critic, and manager for Henry Irving, experiences that sharpened his eye for performance, pacing, and public drama. The novel's concern with land, inheritance, and technological improvement reflects the Ireland of Stoker's youth, marked by agrarian conflict, emigration, and debates over national identity. Recommended for readers who know Stoker only through Dracula, The Snake's Pass reveals a more openly Irish, socially attentive, and romantic imagination. It will reward admirers of Victorian sensation fiction, folklore-inflected adventure, and novels where landscape itself becomes a moral and symbolic force.

This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - 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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E-bog: 25. april 2018