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Tasma

    Tasma, nata Jessie Catherine Huybers, è stata una romanziera australiana di origine inglese le cui opere si sono addentrate nell'intricato tessuto sociale e nei paesaggi psicologici del suo tempo. Possedeva un'acuta capacità di esplorare le complessità delle relazioni umane e delle aspettative sociali, offrendo ai lettori un vivido ritratto della vita nell'Australia coloniale. Le sue narrazioni si distinguono per un'acuta introspezione dei personaggi e un'esplorazione sfumata delle sfide affrontate dagli individui all'interno dei loro contesti sociali. Attraverso la sua elegante prosa, Tasma ha creato storie che hanno risuonato con il pubblico contemporaneo e continuano a offrire uno sguardo su un'epoca passata.

    The Penance of Portia James
    A Sydney Sovereign and Other Tales
    • 2024

      A Sydney Sovereign and Other Tales

      • 162pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      An Australian novelist, Jessie Catherine Couvreur, known by her pseudonym Tasma, gained recognition in the late 19th century. After traveling to Europe in 1873 and lecturing in French, she received accolades from the French government. Her debut novel, Uncle Piper of Piper's Hill, was serialized in 1888 and published in London in 1889, achieving immediate success. Tasma's life intertwined with European culture following her permanent move in 1883 and her marriage to Belgian politician Auguste Couvreur in 1885.

      A Sydney Sovereign and Other Tales
    • 2021

      The Penance of Portia James

      • 188pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      The author, Jessie Catherine Couvreur, known by her pseudonym Tasma, was an Australian novelist who gained recognition after moving to Europe. Her literary career began with the successful serial publication of her first novel in the Australian Journal, which later appeared in London. Tasma's experiences in Europe, including her lectures in French and her marriage to Belgian politician Auguste Couvreur, enriched her writing. She also contributed to the Nouvelle Revue and was honored by the French government for her achievements in education and literature.

      The Penance of Portia James