Romaner
Perceval Gibbon's 'Those Who Smiled, and Eleven Other Stories' is a collection that frames the multifaceted human condition through a lens of narrative artistry and deep psychological insight. The works comprise a tapestry of rich settings, carefully crafted prose, and poignant character studies, beckoning the reader into worlds both vast in geography and human experience. Within the context of early 20th-century literature, Gibbon's style weaves the realism and moral earnestness of Victorian narratives with modernist sensibilities, utilizing understatement and a sharp observational eye that render each story a window into the souls of its characters.
As an author, Gibbon was a globetrotter whose extensive travels left an indelible mark on his writings. His encounters with varied cultures, the human aftermath of the Boer War, and the burgeoning tensions of a world on the brink of profound change are distilled into his stories. This particular collection, illuminated by his experiences and trenchant in its exploration of human resilience, sorrow, and joy, exhibits Gibbon's unique capacity to capture the complexity of life in the pages of fiction.
'Those Who Smiled, and Eleven Other Stories' offers a timeless journey for readers who appreciate literarily rich and emotionally resonant tales. Scholars and enthusiasts of both classic narratives and early expressions of the modernist ethos will find in Gibbon's work an evocative cross-section of an era and its ethos. This collection, meticulously presented by DigiCat Publishing, is an essential contribution to the legacy of world literature, promising not only to engage but to endure in the hearts and minds of its readers.
© 2022 DigiCat (E-bog): 8596547344049
Release date
E-bog: 16. september 2022
Romaner
Perceval Gibbon's 'Those Who Smiled, and Eleven Other Stories' is a collection that frames the multifaceted human condition through a lens of narrative artistry and deep psychological insight. The works comprise a tapestry of rich settings, carefully crafted prose, and poignant character studies, beckoning the reader into worlds both vast in geography and human experience. Within the context of early 20th-century literature, Gibbon's style weaves the realism and moral earnestness of Victorian narratives with modernist sensibilities, utilizing understatement and a sharp observational eye that render each story a window into the souls of its characters.
As an author, Gibbon was a globetrotter whose extensive travels left an indelible mark on his writings. His encounters with varied cultures, the human aftermath of the Boer War, and the burgeoning tensions of a world on the brink of profound change are distilled into his stories. This particular collection, illuminated by his experiences and trenchant in its exploration of human resilience, sorrow, and joy, exhibits Gibbon's unique capacity to capture the complexity of life in the pages of fiction.
'Those Who Smiled, and Eleven Other Stories' offers a timeless journey for readers who appreciate literarily rich and emotionally resonant tales. Scholars and enthusiasts of both classic narratives and early expressions of the modernist ethos will find in Gibbon's work an evocative cross-section of an era and its ethos. This collection, meticulously presented by DigiCat Publishing, is an essential contribution to the legacy of world literature, promising not only to engage but to endure in the hearts and minds of its readers.
© 2022 DigiCat (E-bog): 8596547344049
Release date
E-bog: 16. september 2022
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