Richard Harding Davis (1864-1916) was an accomplished American journalist, war correspondent, and writer who distinguished himself through his vivid accounts of historical events and his gripping works of fiction. Born on April 18, 1864, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Davis studied at Lehigh University and later at Johns Hopkins University, though he did not graduate. His foray into writing began with his role as a journalist, working for the Philadelphia Record and subsequently the Philadelphia Press. His travels and on-site reporting from locations of turmoil and conflict, such as the Spanish-American War and the First World War, informed much of his literary work. In the realm of literature, Davis was known for his narrative fluency and an ability to seamlessly blend romance and adventure, characteristics which are exemplified in his work 'The Lion and the Unicorn' (1899), an assemblage of stories with a strong patriotic theme highlighting Anglo-American harmony. His fiction, which spans several collections of short stories, novels, and a play, reflects the influence of the late Victorian period with elements of realism and romanticism. Davis's style contributed to the literary movements of his time, and his works remain a testament to his journalistic eye for detail and storytelling prowess.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | adventure fiction • American • American Literature • American literature classics • American Short Stories • British Empire narratives • Classic Literature • collection of stories • Cultural realism • Fiction • genteel society • historical fiction • historical fiction books • Journalistic background • literary fiction • Manners and customs • patriotism in novels • public domain classics • Richard Harding Davis novels • Short Stories • Symbolism in literature • turn-of-the-century fiction • unique character roles • Victorian Era • war stories fiction |
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