C. N. WILLIAMSON & A. N. WILLIAMSON Ultimate Collection (eBook)

30+ Mystery Classics & Adventure Novels (Illustrated)

Charles Norris Williamson, Alice Muriel Williamson (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
6950 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654774837-3 (EAN)

Infos

The "C. N. WILLIAMSON & A. N. WILLIAMSON Ultimate Collection" brilliantly captures the thematic versatility and literary finesse of the celebrated duo, Charles Norris Williamson and Alice Muriel Williamson. This anthology encapsulates a rich tapestry of mystery, romance, and early 20th-century adventures that hallmark their writing. Each story is a testament to the duo's ability to blend suspense and charm, presenting narratives that are as engaging as they are profound. The collection is carefully curated to highlight the breadth of their work, celebrating the dynamism and narrative strength that established them as pioneers in their genre. The contributing authors, being the Williamsons themselves, are renowned for their innovative approaches to storytelling during a transformative period in literary history. Their works often reflect societal shifts and cultural undercurrents of their time, making each piece a valuable window into early 20th-century sensibilities. As members of a critical literary movement influencing the romantic and mystery genres, the Williamsons provide a rich dialogue with their contemporaries, creating stories that resonate with historical insight and artistic flair. This anthology offers readers a rare opportunity to delve into the multifaceted worlds crafted by the Williamsons, enriching their understanding of literary nuance and cultural context. Readers are invited to explore an array of perspectives and themes, experiencing the duo's literary legacy in its full spectrum. The collection not only serves as an educational tool but also as a celebration of storytelling that encourages dialogue and reflection within the literary landscape it portrays.

Autor

Charles Norris Williamson (1859–1920) was a prolific British writer during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Collaborating closely with his wife, Alice Muriel Williamson, they became known for their engaging partnership in literature, often publishing under the joint byline C.N. Williamson & A.N. Williamson. This team blended their talents to produce a wide array of popular novels, filled with adventure, romance and intrigue, adeptly reflecting the fast-paced societal changes and ambitions of their contemporary audience. Their work resonated with the advent of the automobile, capturing the spirit of a burgeoning age of travel and liberation. Notable works include 'The Lightning Conductor: The Strange Adventures of a Motor-Car', 'The Princess Passes: A Romance of a Motor-Car' and 'The Car of Destiny', that became emblems of early motoring culture and the freedom it symbolised. Characterised by Charles' skill in crafting compelling narrative and Alice's flair for dialogue and vivid description, their novels often featured strong, independent female characters, a subtle reflection of evolving social norms. Their 'Ultimate Collection' stands as a testament to their prolific literary output and serves as a touchstone for enthusiasts of early 20th-century literature. Williamson's collaborative style and subject matter not only offer a window into the mores of his time but also contribute a distinctive voice to the literary canon of light romantic fiction.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Schlagworte: adventure and romance genre • Agatha Christie • Alice Muriel Williamson mysteries • automotive history novels • Charles Norris Williamson novels • classic mystery writers • collaborative British authors • cultural snapshot 1900s • Cultural transformation stories • Dan Brown • detective fiction collection • early 20th-century fiction • early 20th-century romance • early 20th century travelogues • early motoring adventures • Edgar Allan Poe • Edwardian era narratives • Edwardian society fiction • Girl Jacked • Golden Age detective fiction • historical mystery collection • historical societal commentary • intricate societal norms • John Grisham • Jules Verne • literary collaboration dynamics • literary collections • My Sister's Grave • mystery anthologies • period narrative style • prolific early 1900s authors • public domain mystery books • romantic adventure anthology • Sherlock Holmes • Steven King • Stieg Larsson • technology and mobility exploration • transformative technology themes • vintage detective stories • women's independence themes