The Thirteen Travellers

Name: The Thirteen Travellers
Author: Hugh Walpole

By Hugh Walpole

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History - Modern (1750+)

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The collection offers thirteen linked character studies, each focused on a traveler whose movements expose private foibles, ambitions, and fears. Stories shift between satiric comedy and sympathetic realism, spotlighting manners, appearances, and small domestic details to reveal loneliness, aging, social ambition, and the strain of sudden upheaval; one episode follows an aging socialite whose life of parties and status must adapt to financial loss and wartime employment. Rather than a continuous plot, the work assembles contrasting portraits whose cumulative effect maps shifting social relations and personal resilience amid changing circumstances.

About the Author

Hugh Walpole

Hugh Walpole was an English author known for his prolific output in the early 20th century, particularly in the genres of fiction and drama. His works often explore themes of human emotion and the complexities of life, with a distinctive narrative style. Among his notable titles is "Fortitude," which reflects his deep understanding of character and moral dilemmas. Walpole's writing is characterized by rich descriptions and a keen psychological insight, making him a significant figure in British literature of his time. He also contributed to the literary landscape through his essays and critiques, further establishing his reputation as a versatile writer.