Rudder Grange by Frank R. Stockton is a satirical fiction novel that offers a humorous and insightful commentary on 19th-century American domestic life and social norms. Set in a rural setting, the book explores the dynamics of class and family relationships through a witty and satirical lens. Stockton, known for his sharp humor and wit, crafts a narrative that delves into the complexities of social satire, providing readers with a thoughtful critique of societal expectations and class structures. The story focuses on the lives of its characters as they navigate the challenges and idiosyncrasies of their colonial life. Through its humorous portrayal of domestic and social dynamics, Rudder Grange presents a clever examination of social commentary and the intricacies of everyday life. The novel stands out for its engaging character study and its ability to blend humor with critical observations of social issues, making it a notable work in American literature.
Frank Richard Stockton was an American author and humorist who lived from April 5, 1834, to April 20, 1902. He is best known for a set of unique children's fairy tales that were very popular in the last few decades of the 1800s. Stockton was born in Philadelphia in 1834. His father was a famous Methodist preacher who told him he shouldn't become a writer. He and his wife went to Burlington, New Jersey, after getting married to Mary Ann Edwards Tuttle. That's where he wrote some of his first books. They then moved to New Jersey's Nutley. He worked as a wood carver for many years until his father died in 1860. He went back to Philadelphia in 1867 to work as a writer for a newspaper that his brother had started. His first fairy tale, "Ting-a-ling," came out in The Riverside Magazine that same year. In 1870, he released his first collection of stories. In the early 1870s, he was also the editor of the magazine Hearth and Home. He went to Charles Town, West Virginia, around 1899. He died of a brain bleed in Washington, DC, on April 20, 1902. He is buried at The Woodlands in Philadelphia.
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