David Christie Murray (1847–1907) was a prolific English novelist and journalist, now often overshadowed by his contemporaries in the literary canon. Murray was born in Higham, West Bagborough, Somerset, and began his professional life in the trade of journalism. He soon transitioned to writing novels, contributing to the literary scene in the late 19th century with a significant body of work that often reflected his journalistic roots. His narratives are recognized for their element of realism and socio-political commentary, characteristics that invite comparisons with the works of Charles Dickens, whom Murray reported to have met in his youth (Humpherys, A., & James, L., 2012, Charles Dickens and His Performing Selves: Dickens and the Public Readings). His novel 'Schwartz' is a prime example of his skill in weaving complex storylines enriched with vivid detail and social analysis. Throughout his career, Murray published more than 40 novels covering a variety of themes including adventure, romance, and crime. Critics often noted Murray's adept ability to entwine his journalistic eye with his fiction writing, evident in his nuanced characters and intricate plotlines (Knight, W. F., 2006, David Christie Murray: Author & Journalist). Despite his contemporary popularity, Murray's work has not sustained a prominent position in the pantheon of English literature, although recent scholarship has seen a modest revival in interest for his contributions as a lens into Victorian society's nuances and anxieties.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung | |
Schlagworte | 19th century British novels • animal friendship • animal perspective • antique literature • british author • Canine Adventure • Character Study • Classic • classic English authors • David Christie Murray • Early 20th Century • English classic novels • English literature • Fiction • Heartwarming Tale • historical fiction • Human-animal bond • literary fiction • Man's best friend • Narrative Literature • Observational Narration • public domain classics • Victorian Literature |
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