The Dew of Their Youth (eBook)
241 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654736328-6 (EAN)
Samuel Rutherford Crockett, often known by his initials S. R. Crockett, was a Scottish novelist who became a prominent figure in the literary world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on September 24, 1859, in Duchrae, Balmaghie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Crockett was a contemporary of writers such as J. M. Barrie and Robert Louis Stevenson. Educated at Edinburgh University, he initially pursued a career in the church, serving as a minister in Penicuik. However, his passion for writing led him to the literary life, and he gained fame with the publication of his novel 'The Stickit Minister' (1893), which was successful enough to allow him to become a full-time writer. In his work 'The Dew of Their Youth' and many others that followed, Crockett displayed a penchant for vivid depictions of Scottish life and landscapes. His literary output was prolific, including notable titles such as 'The Raiders' (1894) and 'The Dark o' the Moon' (1902), characterised by a blend of romance, adventure and a rich storytelling tradition reflective of his Scots heritage. S. R. Crockett died on April 16, 1914, but his contributions to Scottish literature continue to be appreciated for their depictions of rural Scottish culture and his skillful narrative style. His work remains of interest to scholars of Victorian and Edwardian era literature, particularly those researching the Scottish literary renaissance of the late 19th century.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Historische Romane |
Schlagworte | 19th century novels • 19th century Scottish literature • Classic • Classic Literature • Cultural heritage depiction • English literature • Fiction • Folklore inspired prose • historical fiction • Historical romance setting • Late 19th century narrative • literary fiction • Narrative Literature • public domain books • Romanticized Scottish culture • Rural Scottish landscapes • Scottish authors • Scottish historical fiction • Scottish lore characters • S.R. Crockett • The Dew of Their Youth book • victorian era literature • Youth and time passage themes |
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