| Author: | Frank Norris | ISBN: | 1230000803786 |
| Publisher: | Media Galaxy | Publication: | November 24, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Frank Norris |
| ISBN: | 1230000803786 |
| Publisher: | Media Galaxy |
| Publication: | November 24, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Benjamin Franklin Norris was an American writer and journalist in a period of “Progressive Era”. He was the first author who brought French naturalism in American literature. Norris was not a supporter of socialism as a political system, but his works were in a socialist orientation and inspired many progressive writers. Darwinian Theory of evolution and some Spencer’s articles made a huge influence on his works.
“The Surrender of Santiago” is based on a true story about the surrender of Spanish General José Toral y Vázquez. The year of 1898 brought difficult times and even Spanish-American War or Cuban War of Independence. The heroes of this story are American, Cuban and Spanish soldiers as well as their brave generals: General Shafter, General Toral etc. Read “The Surrender of Santiago” to find out what happened in the city of Santiago after the decisive US and Cuban victory.
Benjamin Franklin Norris was an American writer and journalist in a period of “Progressive Era”. He was the first author who brought French naturalism in American literature. Norris was not a supporter of socialism as a political system, but his works were in a socialist orientation and inspired many progressive writers. Darwinian Theory of evolution and some Spencer’s articles made a huge influence on his works.
“The Surrender of Santiago” is based on a true story about the surrender of Spanish General José Toral y Vázquez. The year of 1898 brought difficult times and even Spanish-American War or Cuban War of Independence. The heroes of this story are American, Cuban and Spanish soldiers as well as their brave generals: General Shafter, General Toral etc. Read “The Surrender of Santiago” to find out what happened in the city of Santiago after the decisive US and Cuban victory.
