The Pentecost of Calamity

Par : Owen Wister
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  • Nombre de pages34
  • FormatePub
  • ISBN859-65--4737259-2
  • EAN8596547372592
  • Date de parution16/09/2022
  • Protection num.Digital Watermarking
  • Taille301 Ko
  • Infos supplémentairesepub
  • ÉditeurDIGICAT

Résumé

In "The Pentecost of Calamity, " Owen Wister crafts a vivid narrative that intertwines themes of existential crisis, societal upheaval, and moral resilience in the face of adversity. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel employs a rich literary style characterized by Wister's masterful use of dialogue and descriptive prose that brings the characters and their struggles to life.
The literary context of the time-marked by rapid modernization and the disintegration of traditional values-serves as both a catalyst and a crucible for the characters' transformations throughout the story. Owen Wister, renowned as a precursor to Western literature, drew from his personal experiences and observations of American society to write this seminal work. The author, who was deeply influenced by his encounters with the American West and the cultural tensions of his era, reflects on themes of calamity and redemption that resonate throughout his oeuvre.
His background as a member of the educated elite, grappling with the burgeoning modern world, undoubtedly shaped the philosophical underpinnings of this novel. Readers are encouraged to delve into "The Pentecost of Calamity" not just for its engaging plot, but for its profound exploration of human resilience amidst chaos. Wister's work invites reflection on the complexities of moral choices in times of crisis, making it a timeless read for those interested in the intersections of literature and the socio-cultural landscape.
In "The Pentecost of Calamity, " Owen Wister crafts a vivid narrative that intertwines themes of existential crisis, societal upheaval, and moral resilience in the face of adversity. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel employs a rich literary style characterized by Wister's masterful use of dialogue and descriptive prose that brings the characters and their struggles to life.
The literary context of the time-marked by rapid modernization and the disintegration of traditional values-serves as both a catalyst and a crucible for the characters' transformations throughout the story. Owen Wister, renowned as a precursor to Western literature, drew from his personal experiences and observations of American society to write this seminal work. The author, who was deeply influenced by his encounters with the American West and the cultural tensions of his era, reflects on themes of calamity and redemption that resonate throughout his oeuvre.
His background as a member of the educated elite, grappling with the burgeoning modern world, undoubtedly shaped the philosophical underpinnings of this novel. Readers are encouraged to delve into "The Pentecost of Calamity" not just for its engaging plot, but for its profound exploration of human resilience amidst chaos. Wister's work invites reflection on the complexities of moral choices in times of crisis, making it a timeless read for those interested in the intersections of literature and the socio-cultural landscape.
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