James Payn
James Payn was an English novelist and editor, known for his contributions to Victorian literature. Born in 1830, he began his career in journalism, eventually editing notable periodicals such as Chambers's Journal in Edinburgh and the Cornhill Magazine in London. His editorial work helped shape the literary landscape of his time, providing a platform for emerging writers and ideas. As a novelist, Payn produced a significant body of work, with over twenty novels to his name, including 'Lost Sir Massingberd' and 'The Best of Husbands.' His writing often explored themes of social class and morality, reflecting the complexities of Victorian society. Payn's ability to blend humor with serious social commentary made his novels popular among readers, and his influence extended to his role in the literary community, where he championed the works of other authors. His legacy endures as a key figure in the evolution of 19th-century English fiction.
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View all 16 quotes“In 1920, Warren G. Harding ran his famous “front porch campaign” from his family home in Marion, Ohio; a few months before, Marion was the scene of an ethnic cleansing as whites drove out virtually every African American. According to Harding scholar Phillip Payne, “As a consequence, Marion is an overwhelming[ly] white town to this date [2002].””
“The taste for luxuries increases with marvelous rapidity under indulgence.("A Night In An Old Castle")””
“How came she by her death? How came she there? Was she slain by accident, or had she met with violence? were the questions that pressed upon our thoughts. But we said little then and after a time left her where we found her. It mattered not to her that the bed was hard or the air cold.("A Night In An Old Castle")””
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