Eden Phillpotts

Broschiertes Buch

Fancy Free (1901)

Beschreibung

Fancy Free is a novel written by the British author Eden Phillpotts and first published in 1901. The book tells the story of a young woman named Fancy Quilter who lives in a small village in Devon, England. Fancy is a free-spirited and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the expectations of society.The novel follows Fancy's journey as she navigates the challenges of love, family, and social norms. She falls in love with a local farmer named Dick Pentreath, but their relationship is complicated by the disapproval of her family and the class differences between them. Fancy also struggles with her own conflicting desires, torn between her desire for freedom and her longing for a stable and secure life.As the story unfolds, Fancy must confront the consequences of her choices and the limitations of her own independence. She learns the importance of compromise and the value of community as she finds her place in the world.Fancy Free is a classic novel of early 20th century England that explores themes of love, class, and the struggle for personal freedom. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Eden Phillpotts (1862-1960) was an English author, playwright, and poet. He was born in Mount Abu, India, but spent most of his childhood in Devon, England. Phillpotts was a prolific writer, publishing more than 250 works of fiction, drama, and poetry during his long career. Phillpotts began his writing career as a journalist but soon turned to fiction, publishing his first novel, "Lying Prophets," in 1897. In addition to his novels, Phillpotts was also a successful playwright, writing more than 30 plays for the stage. His plays often dealt with social issues and were popular with audiences in both England and the United States. During his career, Phillpotts received numerous literary awards and honors, including the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1937. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a member of the Royal Society of Arts. Phillpotts continued to write well into his nineties, and his last novel, "The Virgin in the Ice," was published in 1959. Today, Phillpotts is remembered as one of England's most prolific and versatile authors of the early 20th century. His works continue to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 372
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. November 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 603g
• ISBN-13: 9780548800577
• ISBN-10: 054880057X
• Artikelnr.: 23543625