The Knight of the Golden Melice (eBook)

A Historical Romance

John Turvill Adams (Autor)

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2022
343 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654731166-9 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Knight of the Golden Melice," John Turvill Adams weaves a rich narrative that marries romance and adventure in a poetic style reminiscent of Arthurian legends. The protagonist, Sir Rudolph, embarks on a quest for honor and love in a fantastical medieval landscape filled with chivalrous knights, enchanting maidens, and formidable foes. Adams employs vivid imagery and lyrical prose, creating a world where nobility is tested and valor redefined. This tale invites readers into a deeper exploration of the ideals of knighthood set against the backdrop of the 19th-century fascination with medieval themes, effectively bridging historical context and literary fantasy. John Turvill Adams, a noted figure of his time, wrote against the backdrop of Victorian ideals and the burgeoning Gothic revival. His literary pursuits were influenced by a broader cultural movement that celebrated the chivalric code and romanticized medieval history. Adams' background in theology and literature equipped him with the tools to infuse moral complexity and depth into his characters, reflecting the struggles of the human soul in its quest for meaning and integrity. "The Knight of the Golden Melice" is not merely a tale of adventure; it is an exploration of the human condition. Readers who savour rich narratives steeped in historical allusion and ethical inquiry will find themselves enthralled by Adams' work. This book serves as an exquisite reminder of the timeless themes of love, honor, and the pursuit of virtue, making it a must-read for lovers of classic literature and romantic epics.

Autor

John Turvill Adams (1805-1882) was an American novelist and lawyer whose literary contributions embody a melodramatic style intrinsic to the 19th-century literature. Born in Canterbury, Connecticut, Adams pursued law before fully dedicating himself to writing. With earnest depictions of early American life, Adams etches a permanent place in the canon of antebellum literature. He is perhaps best known for his novel 'The Knight of the Golden Melice' (1863), a historical romance that whisks readers away to the tumultuous time of England's colonization of the New World. This book reflects Adams's penchant for combining historical fact with fiction, a literary device that not only entertained but educated his readers about the past. His writing is often characterized by a rich, embellished style and a narrative that intertwines romantic developments with epochal events. Adams's contributions, while not as widely recognized as those of his contemporaries, remain cherished by aficionados of historical novels and serve as an illustrative example of mid-19th-century American romantic literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 1600-1775 • 17th century Boston • 19th century American authors • 19th century historical • adventure and historical quest • american historical fiction • American Literature • belles-lettres classics • British medieval fiction • chivalric quests • Christopher • classic knights literature • Colonial America • Colonial America literature • Colonial Period • Courtly Love • Court of assistants • Descriptive narrative • Fiction • Gardiner • historical adventure • historical fiction • historical romance novel • History • intricate moral dilemmas • John Turvill Adams • knights and chivalry fiction • legal drama • legal proceedings • Massachusetts • massachusetts bay colony • medieval romance • new england history • Noble honor • political intrigue • puritan society • Symbolic Allegory • The Knight of the Golden Melice