Burt L. Standish - Ultimate Collection: 24 Action Thrillers in One Volume (Illustrated) (eBook)

Frank Merriwell at Yale, All in the Game, The Fugitive Professor, Dick Merriwell's Trap

Burt L. Standish, Gilbert Patten (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
4176 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654776930-9 (EAN)

Infos

Burt L. Standish - Ultimate Collection: 24 Action Thrillers in One Volume (Illustrated) presents a rich tapestry of adventure and suspense, capturing the essence of popular pulp fiction from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring a dazzling array of explosive narratives, this anthology showcases a variety of action-thriller styles, each brimming with intrigue, conflict, and triumph. The collection offers readers not only gripping narratives but also the vibrancy of illustrated storytelling, enhancing the vivid settings and dynamic characters that define the era's literary landscape. Standish, through his tales, crafts an essential literary experience, with each piece contributing to the overarching theme of heroism and perseverance under duress. This anthology gathers the collective works of Burt L. Standish and Gilbert Patten, whose contributions to the action-thriller genre have left an indelible mark on literature. These authors hail from a period rich in cultural transformation, with the stories reflecting the tensions and aspirations of their times. The anthology aligns with early 20th-century movements that embraced the thrill of the unknown and the mastery of skill, and these shared narratives explore deeper human questions through a suspenseful lens. Readers will find in this collection a dynamic exploration of the action-thriller genre, uniquely presented in a single, comprehensive volume. It is an opportunity to traverse narratives that span across vast landscapes and complex scenarios, bringing together tales that challenge, inspire, and entertain. Aspiring to both entertain and educate, this collection stands as a testament to the genre's enduring appeal and its capacity to foster engaging dialogues between different literary voices. Delve into this captivating anthology to experience the myriad perspectives and artistic styles that define a pivotal era in fiction.

Autor

Burt L. Standish is the pen name of William George "Gilbert" Patten (1866–1945), an American writer who achieved literary fame through a series of dime novels that captivated the imaginations of young readers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Among Patten's most significant contributions to the genre was his creation of the quintessential American hero, Frank Merriwell, whose exploits were chronicled in the popular 'Merriwell series'. The author's prolific output, characterized by heart-racing adventures and wholesome values, rendered him a staple in American popular literature. His vast collection of works, revealed in the 'Burt L. Standish – Ultimate Collection: 24 Action Thrillers in One Volume (Illustrated)', showcases the exceptional range of Standish's narrative prowess and his ability to engage readers with tales of courage, sportsmanship, and honor. Writing in an era where serialized fiction was a leading form of entertainment, Standish's style can be marked by its energetically paced plots and clearly defined moral compass, which challenged and influenced the expectations of serialized heroism. Through his literary endeavors, Standish has left an indelible mark on action and adventure literature, with his works not only reflecting the zeitgeist of his time but also contributing to the development of early American popular fiction.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 30.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror
• Schlagworte: 19th century mystery authors • action thriller anthologies • adventure fiction series • Agatha Christie • American action thrillers • American hero narratives • athletic excellence fiction • Burt L. Standish classics • classic action literature • classic adventure literature • classic American thrillers • cultural American optimism • Dan Brown • detective fiction collections • digital format classics • Dime novel classics • early 20th century adventure • early 20th-century adventure • early American sportsmanship • Edgar Wallace • heroic adventure stories • historical action narratives • historical detective stories • iconic adventure heroes • illustrated action anthology • illustrated action thrillers • illustrated mystery novels • Into the wild • Jack London • John Grisham • Jules Verne • literary mystery compilations • Mark Twain • Merriwell series collection • moral fortitude themes • Nick Carter • public domain thrillers • serial storytelling traditions • Sherlock Holmes • traditional values portrayal