The Day of the Beast

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Sprache - Englisch

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The Day of the Beast is a historical novel, the story of Daren Lane, who returns from the battlefields of World War I to a society tired of hearing about the war and declining morals. It is set in Middletown USA. It is set on the Victorian era's side in the culture conflict with the Roaring Twenties._x000D_ "Herein is embodied my tribute to the American men who gave themselves to the service in the great war, and my sleepless and eternal gratitude for what they did for me." - Zane Grey, Dedication_x000D_ Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines._x000D_


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Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the American frontier. Born as Pearl Zane Gray in Zanesville, Ohio, he later adjusted the spelling of his first name and dropped his middle name. Trained as a dentist, Grey left his dental practice to pursue his dream of writing. Drawing upon his love for the outdoors and the American West, he became one of the earliest authors to popularize the Western genre. Grey's novels are characterized by vivid descriptions of the landscape and a romanticized view of heroic cowboys, rugged frontiersmen, and untamed nature. Among his most notable works is 'Riders of the Purple Sage' (1912), which became one of his best-selling books and a defining work of the Western genre. 'The Day of the Beast' (1922) continues Grey's tradition of action and adventure, showcasing his storytelling prowess and his ability to capture the essence of the American wilderness. With over 90 books to his name, and many adapted into films, Grey's work profoundly influenced the shaping of the Western mythos that still endures in American culture. His literary style often highlighted the tensions between the wild environment and the encroachment of civilization, themes resonating through the years and affirming his legacy as a principal architect of the genre.

Produkt Details

Verlag: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Sprache: English

Umfang: 212 Seiten

Größe: 443,8 KB

ISBN: 8596547008019

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