Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was an American writer noted for his many novels, particularly those set in Italy, which reflect his cosmopolitan upbringing and extensive travels. Born to an artistic family—his parents were the American sculptor Thomas Crawford and Louisa Cutler Ward, sister of the novelist Julia Ward Howe—Crawford was well-equipped to observe and depict a broad array of cultural settings. After a diverse education, which took him to St Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, Cambridge University, the University of Heidelberg, and the University of Rome, Crawford worked as a newspaper editor in India before embarking on his career as a novelist. His debut work, 'Mr. Isaacs' (1882), quickly established him as a skilled storyteller. Crawford's output was prolific, and his works were widely popular in their time. 'Saracinesca' (1887), perhaps his best-known novel, was the first in a series set in Italy that explored the lives, loves, and political entanglements of Roman aristocracy. His literary style, characterized by vivid description and swift narrative pace, often in the context of exotic locales and historical settings, captivated many readers and secured Crawford's legacy within the canon of 19th-century American expatriate literature. Though his popularity has waned since his death, Crawford's contribution to the international flavor of American literature remains significant.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 4.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 19th century historical fiction • 19th-century Rome • American author • American Literature • aristocracy and romance • Aristocratic drama • Classic Literature • classic religious fiction • European historical novels • Family • Fiction • F. Marion Crawford classics • Gothic Romance • historical fiction • Intrigue and Scandal • Italian nobility literature • Italian setting • Italy • noble families • public domain fiction books • Religion • Roman Catholic church in fiction • Roman Society • Saracinesca series • social life and customs • victorian era literature |
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