Lorna Doone
“Lorna Doone” by R. D. Blackmore, published by Penguin Books in 1994, is a classic tale set against the backdrop of seventeenth-century England. This edition spans 658 pages and is presented in English. The story follows John Ridd, a farmer whose life is marked by love and conflict after his father is killed by the Doones, a notorious clan. As John navigates his childhood curiosity and adventure, he encounters Lorna, leading to a deep bond that evolves into mature love amid the social and religious upheaval of the time.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of love and rivalry, as John is inspired to rescue Lorna from the harsh realities of their world. The novel vividly captures the essence of the English countryside and the struggles faced by its characters. With its focus on the dynamics between John, Lorna, and Carver Doone, the story unfolds in a way that highlights both personal and societal conflicts. This edition of “Lorna Doone” invites readers to immerse themselves in a timeless story of passion and perseverance.
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First published in 1869, “Lorna Doone” is the story of John Ridd, a farmer who finds love amid the religious and social turmoil of seventeenth-century England. He is just a boy when his father is slain by the Doones, a lawless clan inhabiting wild Exmoor on the border of Somerset and Devon. Seized by curiosity and a sense of adventure, he makes his way to the valley of the Doones, where he is discovered by the beautiful Lorna. In time their childish fantasies blossom into mature lovea bond that will inspire John to rescue his beloved from the ravages of a stormy winter, rekindling a conflict with his archrival, Carver Doone, that climaxes in heartrending violence. Beloved for its portrait of star-crossed lovers and its surpassing descriptions of the English countryside, “Lorna Doone” is R. D. Blackmores enduring masterpiece.
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