Bøker av Clara Reeve

Follow the story of a young widow as she navigates the complexities of life and love in this charming and witty novel. Join a cast of colorful characters as they learn to overcome their fears and embrace new beginnings in the face of adversity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Memoirs of Sir Roger de Clarendon is a historical novel that tells the story of Roger de Clarendon, the natural son of Edward Prince of Wales, also known as the Black Prince. The book is set in the fourteenth century and is full of anecdotes about famous people of that era. Written by Clara Reeve, one of the earliest producers of Gothic novels, this book combines history and fiction in an exciting way and is a must-read for anyone interested in both genres.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this enthralling gothic novel, Clara Reeve takes the foundation laid by Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto and crafts a unique narrative set against the backdrop of medieval England.This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. Breathing new life into the gothic horror genre, The Old English Baron serves as a compelling rewrite of the influential classic, The Castle of Otranto (1764). First published in 1777, Clara Reeve's masterful storytelling pays homage to Walpole's, while infusing the narrative with realism and her own distinct vision. Through atmospheric settings, complex characters, and intricate plotlines, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring allure of gothic literature.

Der alte englische Baron von Clara Reeve - ein Klassiker der Schauerromantik: Mord, Intrigen, Visionen, Gespenster und ein untadeliger Held; daraus ist die Geschichte gesponnen, welche die Verfasserin im Hinblick auf Walpole's Burg von Otranto im Jahre 1777 geschaffen hat: Der junge Bauernsohn Edmund wird, aufgrund seiner hervorragenden charakterlichen Eigenschaften, zusammen mit den Kindern seines Gutsherrn erzogen, und hätte eigentlich eine sorgenfreie Zukunft vor sich. Neider in der Familie des Gutsherrn setzen ihn jedoch nach und nach in dessen Gunst herab, so dass er sich mit dem Gedanken trägt, seinen Gönner und dessen Haus zu verlassen. Aus bestimmten Gründen verbringt Edmund aber drei Nächte in dem nicht genutzten Flügel des Schlosses, welcher vor 21 Jahren verschlossen und seither nicht mehr betreten wurde, "weil es da nicht recht zuginge." Dort erfährt er auf geisterhafte Weise Dinge, die ihn an seiner vermeintlichen Herkunft zweifeln lassen und er beginnt die Wahrheit hinter seiner Person zu ahnen...