The Lodger (eBook)

Marie Belloc Lowndes (Autor)

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2022
211 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738598-1 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Lodger," Marie Belloc Lowndes masterfully weaves a chilling narrative that invokes the shadowy essence of early 20th-century England. The novel is a gripping exploration of intrigue and psychological tension, told through the lens of a mysterious lodger who arrives at the home of a seemingly ordinary couple. With a narrative style that balances vivid descriptions and an unsettling atmosphere, Lowndes deftly navigates themes of paranoia, suspicion, and the duality of human nature, rendering a portrait of a society teetering on the brink of modernity, while echoing the era's fascination with crime and the macabre, reminiscent of the Ripper murders that haunted London just prior to the book's release. Marie Belloc Lowndes was a British author known for her keen observational skills and deep understanding of human psychology. Born into a prominent literary family, her exposure to literature and the arts significantly influenced her writing. The socio-political climate of her time, especially the obsession with crime and morality, provided fertile ground for her stories. "The Lodger" reflects her background and interests, as she intricately examines the psyche of her characters while engaging with contemporary societal anxieties. This novel is highly recommended for readers who appreciate psychological thrillers and the exploration of moral ambiguity. Lowndes's compelling prose and richly layered characters create an immersive experience, making "The Lodger" not just a tale of suspense, but also a poignant commentary on fear and tension in a rapidly changing world.

Autor

Marie Belloc Lowndes (1868–1947) was an acclaimed British novelist and a keen observer of the intricacies of human nature. Born to a family with strong literary and artistic roots, Lowndes capitalized on her exposure to the creative arts from a young age. Her brother, Hilaire Belloc, was a well-known historian, writer, and poet, which influenced Marie's literary aspirations. Lowrandes began her writing career with journalism but attained widespread recognition through her fictional work, most notably the novel 'The Lodger' (1913), a suspenseful and psychological exploration of the Jack the Ripper panic in London. This book, which was adapted into several films, exhibits her narrative expertise and her subtle incorporation of the social anxieties of her time. Lowndes's writing is characterized by its detailed psychological portraits and a narrative style that often conveys a haunting and suspenseful atmosphere. Her literary contributions encompass numerous novels and short stories that frequently examine themes of crime, mystery, and the psychological complexities underlying ordinary human interactions. Lowndes's work remains a significant part of early 20th-century literature, and her ability to weave tension and intrigue into her narrative framework has earned her a respected place in the canon of classic British crime novelists.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Historische Kriminalromane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller
• Schlagworte: Agatha Christie • Atmospheric psychological depth • Atmospheric Storytelling • British mystery writers • classic crime fiction • Come A Little Closer • Dark psychological exploration • detective fiction classics • Domestic darkness exploration • Early 20th Century • Edwardian London suspense • Female author crime fascination • foggy London setting • gaslight crime novels • historical whodunit • Human nature deception • Identity duplicity thriller • Intricate plot twists • intriguing character study • Jack the Ripper • Jack the Ripper influence • Jack the Ripper inspired • John Le Carre • Lies That Bind Us • London-based detective stories • Marie Belloc Lowndes novels • morality and suspicion • Mysterious Lodger • Poe • Psychological realism mystery • psychological suspense novels • Psychological thriller • Sherlock Holmes • Stephen King • Suspenseful historical fiction • Suspenseful narrative • The Alice Network • The Fear • turn-of-the-century mysteries • Victorian era mystery