The Mother Of The Man (1908) - Phillpotts, Eden
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The Mother of the Man is a novel written by British author Eden Phillpotts and published in 1908. The story follows the life of a woman named Hester Martin, who is the mother of a young man named William. Hester is a strong and independent woman who has had to raise her son alone after her husband left them. William grows up to be a successful businessman, but he is also selfish and cruel to those around him. Hester is torn between her love for her son and her disapproval of his behavior. As William's life spirals out of control, Hester must confront her own past and make difficult decisions…mehr

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The Mother of the Man is a novel written by British author Eden Phillpotts and published in 1908. The story follows the life of a woman named Hester Martin, who is the mother of a young man named William. Hester is a strong and independent woman who has had to raise her son alone after her husband left them. William grows up to be a successful businessman, but he is also selfish and cruel to those around him. Hester is torn between her love for her son and her disapproval of his behavior. As William's life spirals out of control, Hester must confront her own past and make difficult decisions about her son's future. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that delves into the complexities of motherhood and the challenges of raising a child in a changing world.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.
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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. He gained widespread critical acclaim for his early novels, which often explored themes of rural life, the supernatural, and the dark side of human nature. 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. He died the following year, at the age of 98. 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.