The House with the Green Shutters (eBook)

George Douglas Brown (Autor)

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2022
212 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738809-8 (EAN)

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George Douglas Brown's "The House with the Green Shutters" is a pioneering work of Scottish realism, vividly depicting the struggles of a rural community ensnared by social constraints and personal ambition. Through the lens of the protagonist, Robert Muir, the novel explores themes of pride, poverty, and the elusive nature of social mobility. Brown's innovative use of colloquial dialogue and intricate characterizations captures the essence of 19th-century Scottish society while challenging the romanticized depictions of rural life prevalent in contemporary literature. The novel's critical reception at the time of publication in 1901 underscores its stark contrast to the more idealistic narratives, establishing its place in the canon of Scottish literature. George Douglas Brown (1869-1932) was a writer deeply influenced by his early experiences in the working-class environment of Ayrshire, Scotland. His background engendered a keen insight into the struggles of ordinary people, which permeates the narrative of "The House with the Green Shutters." Brown was also captivated by the naturalistic writing styles of contemporaries like Émile Zola, which propelled him to adopt a more honest, unsentimental approach in his own literary output. These elements coalesce in this remarkable novel, emblematic of his desire to portray the stark realities of life. Readers who appreciate vivid depictions of social realism and psychological depth will find "The House with the Green Shutters" both compelling and enlightening. Its exploration of human vulnerability within the confines of societal expectations makes it a poignant read for anyone interested in the intricacies of human nature and the impact of environment on ambition. This seminal work is an indispensable entry in the study of modern Scottish literature.

Autor

George Douglas Brown (1869–1902) was a Scottish novelist best known for his seminal work 'The House with the Green Shutters' published in 1901. Brown was born in Ochiltree, Ayrshire, and demonstrated a propensity for literature from a young age. Following his initial education in Scotland, he attended the University of Glasgow and subsequently won a scholarship to Balliol College, Oxford, where he read Literae Humaniores. His literary output was predominantly under the pseudonym 'George Douglas,' concealing his middle name, which was the same as his mother's maiden name. 'The House with the Green Shutters' is his only significant contribution to the literary canon, and it distinguishes itself through its stark realism and its departure from the sentimental 'kailyard' tradition of Scottish literature prevalent in the late 19th century. His work portrayed grim and unrelenting depictions of Scottish rural life, focusing on the fatalistic downfall of the central character, John Gourlay. Though Brown's life was cut short by illness at the age of 32, his literary influence persisted, affecting the subsequent generations of Scottish writers. A significant figure within Scottish literature, Brown's work is revered for its robust portrayal of Scottish identity, psychological insight, and critique of small-town provincialism.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century Ayrshire • 19th century fiction • Ambition and envy • before we were yours • beneath a scarlet sky • Character Conflict • Classical literature • Dark human nature • early 1900s literature • Early 20th Century • Else Lasker-Schüler • George Douglas Brown • grim rural existence • Historical realism • historical Scottish novels • Hugh MacDiarmid • James Hogg • John Galt • Jules Verne • Lewis Grassic Gibbon • little fires everywhere • materialism themes • moral decay exploration • Naturalism in literature • pioneering Scottish novel • psychological depth • realistic portrayal • Scottish cultural heritage • Scottish fiction • Scottish Literature • Scottish village life • Small town dynamics • social ambition critique • Social Critique • social realism fiction • Societal pettiness • stark writing style • The House with the Green Shutters ebook • vivid character portrayal • Walter Scott