Name: Checkmate
SKU: 57096600
Price: 997.00 TWD
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Author: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Publisher

True Sign Publishing House Private Limited

Language

English

Pages

440

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x2.5 cm

Weight

0.55 kg.

ISBN13

9788119179411

Synopsis "Checkmate"

"Checkmate" is a novel written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, an Irish author known for his works of gothic and supernatural fiction. Originally published in 1871 as a serialized story in "The Dublin University Magazine," the novel is set in Ireland and explores complex relationships and intrigues among its characters. It combines elements of gothic and psychological fiction, delving into themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. As with many of Le Fanu's works, "Checkmate" features mysterious and enigmatic characters who play pivotal roles in the unfolding drama. While it may not be as well-known as some of Le Fanu's other works, it remains a notable contribution to the gothic fiction genre and Victorian-era literature.

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish writer born on August 28, 1814 in Dublin, and who died on February 7, 1873 in the same city. He is best known for his mystery and horror stories. Coming from a family of Huguenot origin, his father was a pastor in various Protestant localities. Joseph studied Law at Trinity College, where he was appointed auditor of the University's History Society. He never practiced law, dedicating himself to journalism. In 1838, he began publishing stories in the Dublin University Magazine; and from 1940 he took control of several newspapers. In 1844, he married Susanna Bennett, with whom he had four children. Gradually, he became involved in politics due to his campaign against the British government's indifference to the Irish famine, but his personal life was complicated due to his wife's illness, who suffered from anxiety attacks and an advanced neurosis that apparently cost her life in 1858. Le Fanu stopped writing, tormented by the death of his wife, and did not do so again until the death of his mother in 1861, supported by his cousin, Lady Gifford, with whom he maintained correspondence until her death. Upon becoming the owner of the Dublin University Magazine, he took the opportunity to publish his novels in serial form in this magazine. Although due to the demands of editors and his readers he wrote stories and novels following the British fashions of the time, in his last stories he returned to Irish folklore as a source of inspiration.

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