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第8回（1929年） Nominee
John Bennett
ジョン・ベネット
John Bennett
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1865-05-14 （Chillicothe, Ohio, United States）
- 死没
- 1956-12-28 91歳
- 国籍
- United States
- 言語
- English
- 居住地歴
- Chillicothe, Ohio (birth) → New York City (residence/activity) → Charleston, South Carolina (moved 1898, long-term residence)
経歴
- 職業
- Writer, Illustrator, Children's author
- 活動期間
- 1890年〜1956年
- 所属団体
- Poetry Society of South Carolina (co-founder/active)
- 影響を受けた人物
- Folk traditions and folktales, Contemporaries in the Charleston literary scene
- 影響を与えた人物
- Writers of the Charleston Renaissance and regional cultural revival, Later children's authors adapting folk tales
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Students' League of New York | — | — | — | 1890年代（中頃） | United States |
Art Students' League of New York
期間:
1890年代（中頃）
国:
United States
Enrolled mid-1890s; dropped out after the success of Master Skylark to pursue writing full time.
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Newbery Honor (runner-up) | The Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo | — | American Library Association | runner-up |
Newbery Honor (runner-up)
1929
対象作品:
The Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo
主催:
American Library Association
結果:
runner-up
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Master Skylark: A Story of Shakespeare's Time
1897年 Children's literature, historical fictionA story about a boy in Elizabethan England who is kidnapped into a company of actors. Published in 1897, it became a bestseller and is regarded as a classic of children's literature.
Coming of ageFriendshipTheatre and historical setting
映像化・舞台化
- [Play (dramatization)] Master Skylark (dramatization) / Edgar White Burrill (adaptation by) (1909)
Barnaby Lee
1900年 Children's literatureA children's book published in 1900. Detailed synopsis is not provided here.
AdventureHistorical setting
The Treasure of Peyre Gaillard
1906年 Children's literature, incorporates folk talesSet on the Medway plantation, the book incorporates Gullah tales and motifs into its narrative.
Folk talesRegional culture
The Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo
1928年 Folk-tale collection, children's literatureA collection of humorous folktales from around the world, notable for its 200 silhouette illustrations. It was a Newbery runner-up in 1929.
FolktalesHumorIllustration (silhouettes)
The Doctor to the Dead: Grotesque Legends and Folk Tales of Old Charleston
1946年 Folk-tale collection, grotesque legendsA collection of grotesque legends and folk tales from old Charleston.
GrotesqueLocal legends
全著作
- Master Skylark: A Story of Shakespeare's Time (1897)
- Barnaby Lee (1900)
- The Treasure of Peyre Gaillard (1906)
- Madame Margot: A Grotesque Legend of Old Charleston (1921)
- The Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo (1928)
- The Doctor to the Dead: Grotesque Legends and Folk Tales of Old Charleston (1946)
翻案
- Stage dramatizations of Master Skylark (multiple adaptations)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Storytelling suited for childrenCollection and retelling of folktalesVisual expression using silhouette-style illustrations
- 頻出モチーフ
- Folktales and oral traditionGrotesque legendsGullah culture
健康
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Eyestrain, depressive episodes1890年代（初期）およびその後の病歴に断続的に出現Affected his creative work; he moved/recuperated in warmer climates on medical advice. He developed dependence on patent medicines containing cocaine and later recovered and resumed writing.
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Cocaine addiction (from patent medicines)1890年代（初期）Caused interruption of creative activity and health deterioration; recovered around 1891.
評価・遺産
A writer who contributed to the Charleston Renaissance by promoting children's literature and regional folktales. Master Skylark is regarded as a classic of children's literature; The Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo was a 1929 Newbery runner-up. His silhouette illustrations are also admired. His papers are held by the South Carolina Historical Society.
関連学会
- Poetry Society of South Carolina (co-founder/associated)
資料所蔵先
- South Carolina Historical Society (John Bennett papers)
大衆文化への影響
- Master Skylark has been regarded as a children's classic and was listed on McCall's 1956 list of 100 best books.
豆知識
- He created 200 silhouette illustrations for The Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo.
- He was inspired to write Master Skylark following a suggestion from his sister.
- Enrolled at the Art Students' League but left after the success of Master Skylark to write full time.