Titanic (eBook)

Filson Young (Autor)

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2022
89 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654741948-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "Titanic," Filson Young masterfully chronicles the harrowing tragedy of the RMS Titanic through a blend of descriptive narrative and factual recounting. His literary style is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a vivid portrayal of the ship's grandeur and the stark realities of its fateful voyage. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century maritime innovation, Young's narrative does not merely recount events but immerses readers in the societal attitudes and technological advancements of the era, offering a poignant reflection on human hubris and tragedy. Filson Young, a prominent British author and journalist, exemplified a passion for maritime affairs and a fascination with the interplay of technology and human experience. His rich background in sailing and his position as a literary figure in a time of significant progress allowed him to approach the Titanic disaster with both empathy and critical insight. Young's firsthand experiences and extensive research serve as a foundation for his compelling narrative, ultimately seeking to humanize the lives tragically lost while examining the ship itself as a symbol of its age. This book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the confluence of history, technology, and human resilience. Young's evocative prose and deep understanding of the Titanic disaster will captivate not only maritime enthusiasts but also general readers interested in the broader implications of this tragedy. Dive into "Titanic" for an enlightening exploration of one of history's most infamous maritime disasters.

Autor

Filson Young (1876–1938) was a pioneering Irish journalist and writer, whose diverse literary contributions spanned the realms of music criticism, social commentary, and maritime history. Perhaps his most enduring work is 'Titanic', first published merely a month after the eponymous ship's tragic sinking in 1912. In 'Titanic', Young provides a harrowing and detailed account of the disaster, carefully amalgamating telegrams, testimonies, and his own narrative prowess. His work is marked by an engaging prose style, combining journalistic immediacy with a literary flair that captures both the technicalities of the maritime catastrophe and the profound human experiences entwined with it. Prior to 'Titanic', Young had established himself as a respected music critic with publications such as 'The Wagner Stories' (1907), in which he translated and interpreted Wagner's operas. Young's diverse oeuvre also includes works of fiction, travel writing, and biography, illustrating his versatility and the breadth of his interests. His literary contributions are characterized by a keen observational capability and a distinct ability to dissect and distill complex subject matters into accessible narratives for his readers. Despite the breadth of his work, it is 'Titanic' that immortalized Filson Young's name in the annals of maritime literature, where he is remembered as an author with the insight to document one of history's most poignant and influential events.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 20th century disaster • british author • class dynamics exploration • Cultural response • disaster literature • early 20th-century literature • early 20th century narrative • emotional depth • Filson Young • Geography General • historical fiction • historical nonfiction • Historical significance analysis • History • Human nature themes • immersive storytelling style • Journalistic writing • Journalistic writing flair • maritime disaster • Maritime disaster account • Maritime History • Naval History • North Atlantic Ocean • ocean liner tragedy • Passenger stories focus • personal connection • RMS Titanic • Safety advocacy • shipwreck narrative • shipwrecks • Technological hubris critique • Tragic events recounting • Transatlantic voyages