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7 best short stories by Leonard Merrick (eBook)

Verlag: Tacet Books
ISBN: 978-3-96799-630-2
GTIN: 9783967996302
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Leonard Merrick was an English novelist. Although largely forgotten today, he was widely admired by his peers; J. M. Barrie called Merrick the "e;novelist's novelist."e;This book contains:- Aribaud's Two Wives. - The Attack in the Rue de la Presse. - The Doll in the Pink Silk Dress. - The Elegant de Fronsac. - Fluffums. - A Millionaire's Romance. - The Propriety of Pauline.
Leonard Merrick was an English novelist. Although largely forgotten today, he was widely admired by his peers; J. M. Barrie called Merrick the "e;novelist's novelist."e;This book contains:- Aribaud's Two Wives. - The Attack in the Rue de la Presse. - The Doll in the Pink Silk Dress. - The Elegant de Fronsac. - Fluffums. - A Millionaire's Romance. - The Propriety of Pauline.
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AutorMerrick, Leonard / Nemo, August
VerlagTacet Books
EinbandAdobe Digital Editions
Erscheinungsjahr2020
Seitenangabe64 S.
AusgabekennzeichenEnglisch
Masse429 KB
PlattformEPUB
Reihe7 best short stories
ISBN978-3-96799-630-2

Über den Autor Leonard Merrick

Leonard Merrick (1864-1939) was an English novelist and playwright widely known for his deft literary craftsmanship and insightful portrayals of social dynamics and character complexities. Born in Belsize, he began his career as an actor, which deeply influenced his writing style, lending it the subtle nuance and dramatic flair that critics lauded. Merrick's literary journey was marked with both critical acclaim and commercial challenge. 'The Quaint Companions,' a prime example of his work, highlights Merrick's talent for weaving humor and pathos into narratives that explore the human condition and societal norms of his time. Though today Merrick's work is not as widely recognized, his influence during his lifetime was substantial, with celebrated author J.M. Barrie famously referring to him as 'the novelist's novelist' (Pound, 1993). Due to the transitioning tastes in literature, many of Merrick's books fell out of favor as times changed, but recent revivals have acknowledged his contributions to Edwardian literature. His legacy rests on his mastery of irony and his commitment to literary realism, which captured the complexities of life with a remarkable blend of cynicism and sympathy. Primary among his works, 'The Quaint Companions' serves as an enduring testament to Merrick's skill in character development and social commentary.

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