Moorland Idylls (ePub)
(Sprache: Englisch)
Allen Grants presents a vivid and delightful description of upland heather moorland in England through Moorland Idylls. He was a Canadian science writer and novelist educated in England, who primarily wrote about scientific subjects. Excerpt from the work...
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Allen Grants presents a vivid and delightful description of upland heather moorland in England through Moorland Idylls. He was a Canadian science writer and novelist educated in England, who primarily wrote about scientific subjects. Excerpt from the work "We sat late on the verandah last night, listening to the low trilling croon of the night-jar. It was a balmy evening, one of the few this summer; the sunset was lingering over the heather-clad moors, and the lonely bird sat perched on one bough of the wind-swept pine-tree by Martin's Corner, calling pathetically to his mate with that deep passionate cry of his. I know not why, but the voice of the night-jar seems to me fuller of unspoken poetry than that of any more musical and articulate songster."
Autoren-Porträt von Grant Allen
Grant Allen, born Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen on February 24, 1848, in Alwington, Ontario, Canada, was a distinguished science writer, novelist, and a pioneering thinker in the evolution debate post-Darwin. Educated at home, and later at Merton College, Oxford, Allen excelled in academics, particularly in the sciences, which deeply influenced his literary craftsmanship (Clodd, 1900). With a keen intellect and wide-ranging interests, Allen wrote extensively throughout his life, contributing to multiple disciplines. In literature, he is recognized for his engaging narratives and nuanced exploration of the societal and cultural issues of his time. His notable works include 'The Woman Who Did' (1895), evidencing his progressive attitudes towards women's rights and his deft ability to intertwine social commentary with fiction. 'Moorland Idylls,' a lesser-known but nonetheless significant work, showcases Allen's adeptness in painting the English countryside with a nuanced and idyllic brushstroke. His literary style frequently involves a strong descriptive prowess, interwoven with intellectual musing and psychological insight, which often drew upon his scientific background for inspiration. Allen was an ardent supporter of Darwinism, reflected in his non-fiction works such as 'The Evolution of the Idea of God' (1897), where he applied evolutionary theory to religion. Allen's contributions to the intellectual life of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were cut short when he died on October 25, 1899, leaving behind a robust collection of works that continue to be of interest to scholars of Victorian literature and science.
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- Autor: Grant Allen
- 2022, 97 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: DigiCat
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- ISBN-13: 8596547035077
- Erscheinungsdatum: 03.06.2022
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