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Beschreibung
In a vivid tale of gothic horror and wartime terror, Charlotte Smith's evocative prose brings to life the haunting beauty of forbidden love against the backdrop of the French revolution.

This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. The Old Manor House presents the atmospheric world of the eighteenth-century countryside, where the past and present collide within the walls of an ancestral manor. A heartbreaking love story that pushes the boundaries of societal classes, this novel echoes the tragedy of the North American revolution while the French revolution blazes. With its intricate plot, complex characters, and emotive storytelling, this volume stands as a testament to Smith's enduring legacy as a masterful writer.
In a vivid tale of gothic horror and wartime terror, Charlotte Smith's evocative prose brings to life the haunting beauty of forbidden love against the backdrop of the French revolution.

This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. The Old Manor House presents the atmospheric world of the eighteenth-century countryside, where the past and present collide within the walls of an ancestral manor. A heartbreaking love story that pushes the boundaries of societal classes, this novel echoes the tragedy of the North American revolution while the French revolution blazes. With its intricate plot, complex characters, and emotive storytelling, this volume stands as a testament to Smith's enduring legacy as a masterful writer.
Über den Autor
Charlotte Smith (1749-1806) was an influential English poet and novelist of the Romantic era. Born in London, she experienced numerous personal and financial challenges throughout her life, which deeply influenced her writing. Smith gained recognition with the publication of her acclaimed collection of poems 'Elegiac Sonnets' in 1784.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Genre: Importe, Romane & Erzählungen
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781528722759
ISBN-10: 1528722752
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Smith, Charlotte
Hersteller: Fantasy and Horror Classics
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 216 x 140 x 28 mm
Von/Mit: Charlotte Smith
Erscheinungsdatum: 12.09.2023
Gewicht: 0,663 kg
Artikel-ID: 127771847