Author: Carolyn Wells
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479403105
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2820
Book Description
Carolyn Wells was an American author of mysteries, verse, humor, and children's books. In 1910 she decided to devote herself to mysteries and became an early master of the genre, creating two memorable sleuths: Pennington Wise and Fleming Stone. Earlier in her career, she penned two humorous stories featuring Sherlock Holmes and a plethora of other great detectives, both of which are included here. Sherlock Holmes mysteries: THE ADVENTURE OF THE CLOTHES-LINE (1912) THE ADVENTURE OF THE "MONA LISA" (1915) Pennington Wise mysteries: THE ROOM WITH THE TASSLES (1918) THE MAN WHO FELL THROUGH THE EARTH (1919) IN THE ONYX LOBBY (1920) THE COME BACK (1921) THE LUMINOUS FACE (1921) THE VANISHING OF BETTY VARIAN (1922) Fleming Stone Mysteries: THE GOLD BAG (1911) A CHAIN OF EVIDENCE (1912) THE CURVED BLADES (1915) THE MARK OF CAIN (1917) VICKY VAN (1918) THE DIAMOND PIN (1919) RASPBERRY JAM (1920) THE MYSTERY OF THE SYCAMORE (1921) THE MYSTERY GIRL (1922) If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more than 100 other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more! (Sort by publication date to see the most recent releases.)
The Carolyn Wells Mystery MEGAPACK ®
Author: Carolyn Wells
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479403105
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2820
Book Description
Carolyn Wells was an American author of mysteries, verse, humor, and children's books. In 1910 she decided to devote herself to mysteries and became an early master of the genre, creating two memorable sleuths: Pennington Wise and Fleming Stone. Earlier in her career, she penned two humorous stories featuring Sherlock Holmes and a plethora of other great detectives, both of which are included here. Sherlock Holmes mysteries: THE ADVENTURE OF THE CLOTHES-LINE (1912) THE ADVENTURE OF THE "MONA LISA" (1915) Pennington Wise mysteries: THE ROOM WITH THE TASSLES (1918) THE MAN WHO FELL THROUGH THE EARTH (1919) IN THE ONYX LOBBY (1920) THE COME BACK (1921) THE LUMINOUS FACE (1921) THE VANISHING OF BETTY VARIAN (1922) Fleming Stone Mysteries: THE GOLD BAG (1911) A CHAIN OF EVIDENCE (1912) THE CURVED BLADES (1915) THE MARK OF CAIN (1917) VICKY VAN (1918) THE DIAMOND PIN (1919) RASPBERRY JAM (1920) THE MYSTERY OF THE SYCAMORE (1921) THE MYSTERY GIRL (1922) If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more than 100 other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more! (Sort by publication date to see the most recent releases.)
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479403105
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2820
Book Description
Carolyn Wells was an American author of mysteries, verse, humor, and children's books. In 1910 she decided to devote herself to mysteries and became an early master of the genre, creating two memorable sleuths: Pennington Wise and Fleming Stone. Earlier in her career, she penned two humorous stories featuring Sherlock Holmes and a plethora of other great detectives, both of which are included here. Sherlock Holmes mysteries: THE ADVENTURE OF THE CLOTHES-LINE (1912) THE ADVENTURE OF THE "MONA LISA" (1915) Pennington Wise mysteries: THE ROOM WITH THE TASSLES (1918) THE MAN WHO FELL THROUGH THE EARTH (1919) IN THE ONYX LOBBY (1920) THE COME BACK (1921) THE LUMINOUS FACE (1921) THE VANISHING OF BETTY VARIAN (1922) Fleming Stone Mysteries: THE GOLD BAG (1911) A CHAIN OF EVIDENCE (1912) THE CURVED BLADES (1915) THE MARK OF CAIN (1917) VICKY VAN (1918) THE DIAMOND PIN (1919) RASPBERRY JAM (1920) THE MYSTERY OF THE SYCAMORE (1921) THE MYSTERY GIRL (1922) If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more than 100 other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more! (Sort by publication date to see the most recent releases.)
The Complete Detective Pennington Wise Series
Author: Carolyn Wells
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8027223261
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 945
Book Description
Pennington "Penny" Wise is a young, eccentric detective, but clear cut of brain, mind and intelligence, always on the lookout for an interesting case, for he would engage in no others. Table of Contents: The Room with the Tassels The Man Who Fell Through the Earth In the Onyx Lobby The Come-Back The Luminous Face The Vanishing of Betty Varian Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American writer and poet. At the beginning of the career she concentrated on poetry, humor and children's books, but later devoted herself to the mystery genre. Among the most famous of her mystery novels were the Fleming Stone Detective Stories, and Pennington Wise series. She also wrote several Sherlock Holmes stories.
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8027223261
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 945
Book Description
Pennington "Penny" Wise is a young, eccentric detective, but clear cut of brain, mind and intelligence, always on the lookout for an interesting case, for he would engage in no others. Table of Contents: The Room with the Tassels The Man Who Fell Through the Earth In the Onyx Lobby The Come-Back The Luminous Face The Vanishing of Betty Varian Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American writer and poet. At the beginning of the career she concentrated on poetry, humor and children's books, but later devoted herself to the mystery genre. Among the most famous of her mystery novels were the Fleming Stone Detective Stories, and Pennington Wise series. She also wrote several Sherlock Holmes stories.
THE ROOM WITH THE TASSELS (Murder Mystery Classic)
Author: Carolyn Wells
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "THE ROOM WITH THE TASSELS (Murder Mystery Classic)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Room with the Tassels is a locked room mystery novel with young detective Penny Wise as a star character. With spiritualism and occultism back in fashion, a group of rich and bored New Yorkers decide to find a "real" haunted house, where they will try to investigate the truth or falsity of paranormal activities. They settle on a place called Black Aspens with the infamous room with tassels, up in the wilds of Vermont, which is believed to be haunted ever since the murder occurred there. Things don't go well for the group, as the murders start happening, and it will take the brilliance of Pennington Wise to solve the mystery. Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American writer and poet. Among the most famous of her mystery novels were the Fleming Stone Detective Stories, and Pennington Wise series. She also wrote several Sherlock Holmes stories.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "THE ROOM WITH THE TASSELS (Murder Mystery Classic)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Room with the Tassels is a locked room mystery novel with young detective Penny Wise as a star character. With spiritualism and occultism back in fashion, a group of rich and bored New Yorkers decide to find a "real" haunted house, where they will try to investigate the truth or falsity of paranormal activities. They settle on a place called Black Aspens with the infamous room with tassels, up in the wilds of Vermont, which is believed to be haunted ever since the murder occurred there. Things don't go well for the group, as the murders start happening, and it will take the brilliance of Pennington Wise to solve the mystery. Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American writer and poet. Among the most famous of her mystery novels were the Fleming Stone Detective Stories, and Pennington Wise series. She also wrote several Sherlock Holmes stories.
The Room With the Tassels
Author: Carolyn Wells
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Room with the Tassels is a locked room mystery novel with young detective Penny Wise as a star character. With spiritualism and occultism back in fashion, a group of rich and bored New Yorkers decide to find a "real" haunted house, where they will try to investigate the truth or falsity of paranormal activities. They settle on a place called Black Aspens with the infamous room with tassels, up in the wilds of Vermont, which is believed to be haunted ever since the murder occurred there. Things don't go well for the group, as the murders start happening, and it will take the brilliance of Pennington Wise to solve the mystery._x000D_ Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American writer and poet. Among the most famous of her mystery novels were the Fleming Stone Detective Stories, and Pennington Wise series. She also wrote several Sherlock Holmes stories.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Room with the Tassels is a locked room mystery novel with young detective Penny Wise as a star character. With spiritualism and occultism back in fashion, a group of rich and bored New Yorkers decide to find a "real" haunted house, where they will try to investigate the truth or falsity of paranormal activities. They settle on a place called Black Aspens with the infamous room with tassels, up in the wilds of Vermont, which is believed to be haunted ever since the murder occurred there. Things don't go well for the group, as the murders start happening, and it will take the brilliance of Pennington Wise to solve the mystery._x000D_ Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American writer and poet. Among the most famous of her mystery novels were the Fleming Stone Detective Stories, and Pennington Wise series. She also wrote several Sherlock Holmes stories.
Murder Mystery Collection
Author: Carolyn Wells
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6567
Book Description
This unique and meticulously edited collection of murder mystery books includes: Fleming Stone Mysteries_x000D_ The Clue_x000D_ The Gold Bag_x000D_ A Chain of Evidence_x000D_ The Maxwell Mystery_x000D_ Anybody But Anne_x000D_ The White Alley_x000D_ The Curved Blades_x000D_ The Mark of Cain_x000D_ Vicky Van_x000D_ The Diamond Pin_x000D_ Raspberry Jam_x000D_ The Mystery of the Sycamore_x000D_ The Mystery Girl_x000D_ Spooky Hollow_x000D_ Prillilgirl_x000D_ The Bronze Hand_x000D_ Where's Emily_x000D_ Pennington Wise Mysteries_x000D_ The Room with the Tassels_x000D_ The Man Who Fell Through the Earth_x000D_ In the Onyx Lobby_x000D_ The Come-Back_x000D_ The Luminous Face_x000D_ The Vanishing of Betty Varian_x000D_ Other Novels_x000D_ The Deep-Lake Mystery_x000D_ Face Cards_x000D_ The Adventure of the Mona Lisa_x000D_ The Adventure of the Clothes-Line_x000D_ Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American writer and poet. At the beginning of the career she concentrated on poetry, humor and children's books, but later devoted herself to the mystery genre. Among the most famous of her mystery novels were the Fleming Stone Detective Stories and the Pennington Wise series. She is also known for her Patty Fairfield series of novels for young girls._x000D_
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6567
Book Description
This unique and meticulously edited collection of murder mystery books includes: Fleming Stone Mysteries_x000D_ The Clue_x000D_ The Gold Bag_x000D_ A Chain of Evidence_x000D_ The Maxwell Mystery_x000D_ Anybody But Anne_x000D_ The White Alley_x000D_ The Curved Blades_x000D_ The Mark of Cain_x000D_ Vicky Van_x000D_ The Diamond Pin_x000D_ Raspberry Jam_x000D_ The Mystery of the Sycamore_x000D_ The Mystery Girl_x000D_ Spooky Hollow_x000D_ Prillilgirl_x000D_ The Bronze Hand_x000D_ Where's Emily_x000D_ Pennington Wise Mysteries_x000D_ The Room with the Tassels_x000D_ The Man Who Fell Through the Earth_x000D_ In the Onyx Lobby_x000D_ The Come-Back_x000D_ The Luminous Face_x000D_ The Vanishing of Betty Varian_x000D_ Other Novels_x000D_ The Deep-Lake Mystery_x000D_ Face Cards_x000D_ The Adventure of the Mona Lisa_x000D_ The Adventure of the Clothes-Line_x000D_ Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American writer and poet. At the beginning of the career she concentrated on poetry, humor and children's books, but later devoted herself to the mystery genre. Among the most famous of her mystery novels were the Fleming Stone Detective Stories and the Pennington Wise series. She is also known for her Patty Fairfield series of novels for young girls._x000D_
CAROLYN WELLS Ultimate Collection – 70+ Thrillers, Mystery Novels, Detective Stories
Author: Carolyn Wells
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8736
Book Description
Carolyn Wells Ultimate Collection offers a comprehensive selection of the author's works, including over 70 thrilling mystery novels and detective stories. Wells' literary style blends elements of suspense, wit, and clever plotting to create captivating narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Her stories often feature intricate puzzles, eccentric characters, and unexpected plot twists, making them a delight for fans of classic mystery fiction. Set in various settings and time periods, Wells' works showcase her versatility as a writer and her ability to craft compelling narratives that stand the test of time in the literary world. Carolyn Wells, a prolific American author, was a pioneer in the detective fiction genre, known for her clever storytelling and engaging characters. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for creating intricate mysteries, Wells built a reputation as a master of the genre, influencing generations of mystery writers to come. Her vast body of work continues to captivate readers and remains an essential part of the mystery fiction canon. I highly recommend Carolyn Wells Ultimate Collection to any reader who enjoys classic mystery novels and detective stories. With a wide range of thrilling narratives to choose from, this collection is sure to entertain and intrigue fans of the genre, offering a glimpse into the captivating world of Carolyn Wells' storytelling prowess.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8736
Book Description
Carolyn Wells Ultimate Collection offers a comprehensive selection of the author's works, including over 70 thrilling mystery novels and detective stories. Wells' literary style blends elements of suspense, wit, and clever plotting to create captivating narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Her stories often feature intricate puzzles, eccentric characters, and unexpected plot twists, making them a delight for fans of classic mystery fiction. Set in various settings and time periods, Wells' works showcase her versatility as a writer and her ability to craft compelling narratives that stand the test of time in the literary world. Carolyn Wells, a prolific American author, was a pioneer in the detective fiction genre, known for her clever storytelling and engaging characters. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for creating intricate mysteries, Wells built a reputation as a master of the genre, influencing generations of mystery writers to come. Her vast body of work continues to captivate readers and remains an essential part of the mystery fiction canon. I highly recommend Carolyn Wells Ultimate Collection to any reader who enjoys classic mystery novels and detective stories. With a wide range of thrilling narratives to choose from, this collection is sure to entertain and intrigue fans of the genre, offering a glimpse into the captivating world of Carolyn Wells' storytelling prowess.
The Room with the Tassels
Author: Carolyn Wells
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
It had seemed an idyllic way for a group of wealthy New Yorkers to spend a summer month, researching the supernatural in a reputed haunted mansion in the depths of Vermont's Green Mountains. That is until two of their number are mysteriously struck down at afternoon tea. Were their deaths the result of supernatural forces? Or did they meet their death due to a more human hand? This is the riddle that the famed detective Pennington Wise must unravel as he tries to discover what happened in . . . The Room with the Tassels This classic book was edited and published by Resurrected Press. Included in this book is a new, introductory foreword discussing the story, the times, and the influences that went into the tale, adding historical context to the book. These are not scanned versions of the originals, but handcrafted, quality-checked and edited books meant to be enjoyed!
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
It had seemed an idyllic way for a group of wealthy New Yorkers to spend a summer month, researching the supernatural in a reputed haunted mansion in the depths of Vermont's Green Mountains. That is until two of their number are mysteriously struck down at afternoon tea. Were their deaths the result of supernatural forces? Or did they meet their death due to a more human hand? This is the riddle that the famed detective Pennington Wise must unravel as he tries to discover what happened in . . . The Room with the Tassels This classic book was edited and published by Resurrected Press. Included in this book is a new, introductory foreword discussing the story, the times, and the influences that went into the tale, adding historical context to the book. These are not scanned versions of the originals, but handcrafted, quality-checked and edited books meant to be enjoyed!
Delphi Collected Works of Carolyn Wells US (Illustrated)
Author: Carolyn Wells
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1788779851
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12726
Book Description
Famous today as the creator of the reserved and scholarly detective Fleming Stone, Carolyn Wells was a prolific American writer of popular mystery novels, celebrated for their intricate plots and engaging characters. The first novel in the series, ‘The Clue’ (1909), features on the Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone list of essential mysteries. Throughout her career, Wells produced over 170 titles, including children’s stories, detective novels, anthologies and humorous and nonsense writings. This eBook presents Wells’ collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Wells’ life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * 64 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * The complete Patty Fairfield and Marjorie Maynard series * Famous children’s books are illustrated with their original artwork * Includes Wells’ rare poetry collections – available in no other collection * Features Wells’ seminal non-fiction work ‘The Technique of the Mystery Story’ * Useful ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Fleming Stone Series The Clue (1909) The Gold Bag (1911) A Chain of Evidence (1912) The Maxwell Mystery (1913) Anybody But Anne (1914) The White Alley (1915) The Curved Blades (1915) The Mark of Cain (1917) Vicky Van (1918) The Diamond Pin (1919) Raspberry Jam (1920) The Mystery of the Sycamore (1921) The Mystery Girl (1922) Feathers Left Around (1923) Spooky Hollow (1923) The Alan Ford Series The Bride of a Moment (1916) Faulkner’s Folly (1917) The Pennington Wise Series The Room with the Tassels (1918) The Man Who Fell Through the Earth (1919) In the Onyx Lobby (1920) The Come Back (1921) The Luminous Face (1921) The Vanishing of Betty Varian (1922) The Affair at Flower Acres (1923) Wheels within Wheels (1923) The Patty Fairfield Series All 17 Patty Fairfield novels (too many to list) The Marjorie Maynard Series All of the Marjorie novels The Dorrance Family Series The Dorrance Domain (1905) Dorrance Doings (1906) The Two Little Women Series Two Little Women (1915) Two Little Women and Treasure House (1916) Two Little Women on a Holiday (1917) Other Novels Abeniki Caldwell (1902) Eight Girls and a Dog (1902) The Gordon Elopement (1904) The Staying Guest (1904) The Matrimonial Bureau (1905) The Emily Emmins Papers (1907) Dick and Dolly (1909) Betty’s Happy Year (1910) Ptomaine Street (1921) Face Cards (1925) The Deep-Lake Mystery (1928) Short Stories Christabel’s Crystal (1905) An Easy Errand (1910) The Adventure of the Mona Lisa (1912) The Adventure of the Clothes-Line (1915) The Poetry and Nonsense Works The Jingle Book (1899) A Phenomenal Fauna (1902) Children of Our Town (1902) A Parody Anthology (1904) A Satire Anthology (1905) Rubáiyát of a Motor Car (1906) At the Sign of the Sphinx (1906) At the Sign of the Sphinx: Second Series (1906) A Vers de Société Anthology (1907) The Seven Ages of Childhood (1908) Rubáiyát of Bridge (1909) A Nonsense Anthology (1910) The Lover’s Baedeker and Guide to Arcady (1912) The Re-Echo Club (1913) The Eternal Feminine (1913) The Book of Humorous Verse (1920) The Non-Fiction The Technique of the Mystery Story (1913) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1788779851
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12726
Book Description
Famous today as the creator of the reserved and scholarly detective Fleming Stone, Carolyn Wells was a prolific American writer of popular mystery novels, celebrated for their intricate plots and engaging characters. The first novel in the series, ‘The Clue’ (1909), features on the Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone list of essential mysteries. Throughout her career, Wells produced over 170 titles, including children’s stories, detective novels, anthologies and humorous and nonsense writings. This eBook presents Wells’ collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Wells’ life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * 64 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * The complete Patty Fairfield and Marjorie Maynard series * Famous children’s books are illustrated with their original artwork * Includes Wells’ rare poetry collections – available in no other collection * Features Wells’ seminal non-fiction work ‘The Technique of the Mystery Story’ * Useful ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Fleming Stone Series The Clue (1909) The Gold Bag (1911) A Chain of Evidence (1912) The Maxwell Mystery (1913) Anybody But Anne (1914) The White Alley (1915) The Curved Blades (1915) The Mark of Cain (1917) Vicky Van (1918) The Diamond Pin (1919) Raspberry Jam (1920) The Mystery of the Sycamore (1921) The Mystery Girl (1922) Feathers Left Around (1923) Spooky Hollow (1923) The Alan Ford Series The Bride of a Moment (1916) Faulkner’s Folly (1917) The Pennington Wise Series The Room with the Tassels (1918) The Man Who Fell Through the Earth (1919) In the Onyx Lobby (1920) The Come Back (1921) The Luminous Face (1921) The Vanishing of Betty Varian (1922) The Affair at Flower Acres (1923) Wheels within Wheels (1923) The Patty Fairfield Series All 17 Patty Fairfield novels (too many to list) The Marjorie Maynard Series All of the Marjorie novels The Dorrance Family Series The Dorrance Domain (1905) Dorrance Doings (1906) The Two Little Women Series Two Little Women (1915) Two Little Women and Treasure House (1916) Two Little Women on a Holiday (1917) Other Novels Abeniki Caldwell (1902) Eight Girls and a Dog (1902) The Gordon Elopement (1904) The Staying Guest (1904) The Matrimonial Bureau (1905) The Emily Emmins Papers (1907) Dick and Dolly (1909) Betty’s Happy Year (1910) Ptomaine Street (1921) Face Cards (1925) The Deep-Lake Mystery (1928) Short Stories Christabel’s Crystal (1905) An Easy Errand (1910) The Adventure of the Mona Lisa (1912) The Adventure of the Clothes-Line (1915) The Poetry and Nonsense Works The Jingle Book (1899) A Phenomenal Fauna (1902) Children of Our Town (1902) A Parody Anthology (1904) A Satire Anthology (1905) Rubáiyát of a Motor Car (1906) At the Sign of the Sphinx (1906) At the Sign of the Sphinx: Second Series (1906) A Vers de Société Anthology (1907) The Seven Ages of Childhood (1908) Rubáiyát of Bridge (1909) A Nonsense Anthology (1910) The Lover’s Baedeker and Guide to Arcady (1912) The Re-Echo Club (1913) The Eternal Feminine (1913) The Book of Humorous Verse (1920) The Non-Fiction The Technique of the Mystery Story (1913) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
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Women Writers and Old Age in Great Britain, 1750-1850
Author: Devoney Looser
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801887054
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
This groundbreaking study explores the later lives and late-life writings of more than two dozen British women authors active during the long eighteenth century. Drawing on biographical materials, literary texts, and reception histories, Devoney Looser finds that far from fading into moribund old age, female literary greats such as Anna Letitia Barbauld, Frances Burney, Maria Edgeworth, Catharine Macaulay, Hester Lynch Piozzi, and Jane Porter toiled for decades after they achieved acclaim -- despite seemingly concerted attempts by literary gatekeepers to marginalize their later contributions. Though these remarkable women wrote and published well into old age, Looser sees in their late careers the necessity of choosing among several different paths. These included receding into the background as authors of "classics," adapting to grandmotherly standards of behavior, attempting to reshape masculinized conceptions of aged wisdom, or trying to create entirely new categories for older women writers. In assessing how these writers affected and were affected by the culture in which they lived, and in examining their varied reactions to the prospect of aging, Looser constructs careful portraits of each of her Subjects and explains why many turned toward retrospection in their later works. In illuminating the powerful and often poorly recognized legacy of the British women writers who spurred a marketplace revolution in their earlier years only to find unanticipated barriers to acceptance in later life, Looser opens up new scholarly territory in the burgeoning field of feminist age studies.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801887054
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
This groundbreaking study explores the later lives and late-life writings of more than two dozen British women authors active during the long eighteenth century. Drawing on biographical materials, literary texts, and reception histories, Devoney Looser finds that far from fading into moribund old age, female literary greats such as Anna Letitia Barbauld, Frances Burney, Maria Edgeworth, Catharine Macaulay, Hester Lynch Piozzi, and Jane Porter toiled for decades after they achieved acclaim -- despite seemingly concerted attempts by literary gatekeepers to marginalize their later contributions. Though these remarkable women wrote and published well into old age, Looser sees in their late careers the necessity of choosing among several different paths. These included receding into the background as authors of "classics," adapting to grandmotherly standards of behavior, attempting to reshape masculinized conceptions of aged wisdom, or trying to create entirely new categories for older women writers. In assessing how these writers affected and were affected by the culture in which they lived, and in examining their varied reactions to the prospect of aging, Looser constructs careful portraits of each of her Subjects and explains why many turned toward retrospection in their later works. In illuminating the powerful and often poorly recognized legacy of the British women writers who spurred a marketplace revolution in their earlier years only to find unanticipated barriers to acceptance in later life, Looser opens up new scholarly territory in the burgeoning field of feminist age studies.