Elsie Venner (eBook)

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2022
345 Seiten
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859-654730523-1 (EAN)

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Elsie Venner - Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Oliver Wendell Holmes' 'Elsie Venner' is a compelling novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the impact of environmental influences on character development. Blurring the lines between science and superstition, Holmes weaves a captivating narrative about a young woman named Elsie Venner who struggles with a mysterious and potentially dangerous inheritance. The novel is written in a vivid and descriptive style, with rich characterizations and a keen insight into the psychological motivations of the characters. Holmes skillfully combines elements of Gothic fiction with social commentary, creating a thought-provoking and layered narrative that continues to resonate with readers today. Set in 19th-century New England, 'Elsie Venner' explores themes of heredity, morality, and the power of love and redemption. Through his novel, Holmes raises profound questions about the nature of good and evil, making it a timeless work that continues to provoke discussion and debate. Recommended for readers interested in psychological fiction and social critique.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (1809–1894) was an American polymath based in Boston, renowned as a poet, essayist, physician, and lecturer, whose literary work often mirrored his keen observations and scientific background. Holding an MD from Harvard Medical School, Holmes integrated his medical insights with his literary production, providing a unique perspective in his storytelling. One of the most noteworthy contributions of Holmes to American literature is his novel 'Elsie Venner: A Romance of Destiny' (1861), which is often deemed one of the earliest instances of the 'medical mystery' genre. The book reflects Holmes's interest in the interplay between heredity and environment, a concept that predated the modern understanding of genetics. Holmes was an influential figure among the Fireside Poets, a group known for their conservative, family-friendly verse, which was intended to be read aloud by the family hearth. His work is characterized by its wit, urbanity, and a deeply moral concern. Aside from his fictional works, Holmes contributed to the literary canon with his vastly popular 'Breakfast-Table' series, which includes 'The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table' that first appeared in The Atlantic Monthly. His legacy endures both in literature and law, the latter sphere influenced indirectly by his equally acclaimed son, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., who became an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. Holmes Sr.'s work often is studied within the context of 19th-century American thought and the value of intellectual and scientific engagement within literature.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 15.9.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Fantasy / Science Fiction Fantasy
Schlagworte 19th Century American Literature • 19th-century romance • allegorical novel • American Literature • American romanticism books • Birthmarks • Character Study • classic New England fiction • Didactic fiction • Elsie Venner romance • Fiction • historical literature • literary gothic • Medical fiction • medical themed literature • new england setting • Oliver Wendell Holmes author • Oliver Wendell Holmes novels • Paranormal Fiction • physician author • predestination • psychological fiction classics • Romantic Tragedy • supernatural birth • Victorian Era
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