American Dreamers: Charmian and Jack London - Clarice Stasz - Bøger - iUniverse - 9780595000029 - 1. december 1999
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American Dreamers: Charmian and Jack London

Clarice Stasz

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American Dreamers: Charmian and Jack London

Jack London's stories of adventure in the frozen landscapes of the Yukon and the steamy islands of the South Seas have captured the imaginations of readers all over the world. Born into the working class, London was a major force in the lively Socialist movement of his day. In 1903 he shocked the morals of his country when he left his wife and two young daughters for a spunky spinster five years his senior. A new breed of woman, Charmian Kitteridge was notorious in the Bay area for daring to ride her horse astride and work in an office, unlike proper women of the day. As his "Mate-Woman," Charmian contributed to Jack's accomplishments -- she was his editor, transcriber, confidante, as well as the model for many of Jack's female characters. Together they overcame threats to their love that stemmed from Jack's alcoholism, infidelities, and illness. This is a compelling portrait that challenges the long"Cheld view of London as a rough, hard-drinking womanizer, and of Charmian as a passive, childish dependent. Instead, this is a love story and a fascinating portrait of a couple whose courage, passion, and vitality remain a model of love fulfilled.

Medie Bøger     Paperback Bog   (Bog med blødt omslag og limet ryg)
Udgivet 1. december 1999
ISBN13 9780595000029
Forlag iUniverse
Antal sider 396
Mål 150 × 26 × 229 mm   ·   607 g
Sprog Engelsk  

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