Kirkham's Find (Esprios Classics) - Gaunt, Mary

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Résumé :
Mary Eliza Bakewell Gaunt (1861-1942) was an Australian novelist. She was educated at Grenville College and the University of Melbourne, where she was one of the first two women students to enroll. She began writing for the press and in 1894 published her first novel Dave's Sweetheart. After her husband's death she went to London intending to live by her pen. She had difficulties at first but eventually established herself, and was able to travel in the West Indies, in West Africa, and in China and other parts of the East. Her experiences were recorded in five pleasantly written travel books: Alone in West Africa (1912), A Woman in China (1914), A Broken Journey (1919), Where the Twain Meet (1922), Reflection - in Jamaica (1932)....

Biographie:
Mary Eliza Bakewell Gaunt was an Australian novelist, born on February 20, 1861, in Chiltern, Victoria. Gaunt was a prolific writer known for her novels, short stories, novellas, autobiographies, and non-fiction works. She began her literary career with the publication of her first novel, Dave's Sweetheart, in 1894. Throughout her career, Gaunt was highly engaged with the social issues of her time, particularly the complexities of colonialism, gender roles, and societal expectations. Her works often explored the lives of women, presenting both their struggles and their resilience. Aside from her novels, Gaunt also gained recognition for her keen observations on colonial life, which she conveyed through vivid storytelling and rich characterizations. Later in life, Gaunt lived in various countries, including England and France. She passed away on January 19, 1942, in Cannes, France, at the age of 80. Gaunt s legacy as a writer remains, particularly for her contributions to Australian literature, where she was among the notable voices advocating for women s rights and addressing the cultural implications of colonization....

Sommaire:
Mary Eliza Bakewell Gaunt was an Australian novelist, born on February 20, 1861, in Chiltern, Victoria. Gaunt was a prolific writer known for her novels, short stories, novellas, autobiographies, and non-fiction works. She began her literary career with the publication of her first novel, Dave's Sweetheart, in 1894. Throughout her career, Gaunt was highly engaged with the social issues of her time, particularly the complexities of colonialism, gender roles, and societal expectations. Her works often explored the lives of women, presenting both their struggles and their resilience. Aside from her novels, Gaunt also gained recognition for her keen observations on colonial life, which she conveyed through vivid storytelling and rich characterizations. Later in life, Gaunt lived in various countries, including England and France. She passed away on January 19, 1942, in Cannes, France, at the age of 80. Gaunt s legacy as a writer remains, particularly for her contributions to Australian literature, where she was among the notable voices advocating for women s rights and addressing the cultural implications of colonization....