The River is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and published in 1902. The story is set in the countryside of Devon, England, and follows the lives of a group of characters who are connected by their interactions with the River Dart. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the power of nature.The main character, John Rudd, is a young man who has recently inherited a farm on the banks of the River Dart. He falls in love with a local girl named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by the arrival of a wealthy and charming stranger, Charles Coyshe. As John and Charles compete for…mehr
The River is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and published in 1902. The story is set in the countryside of Devon, England, and follows the lives of a group of characters who are connected by their interactions with the River Dart. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the power of nature.The main character, John Rudd, is a young man who has recently inherited a farm on the banks of the River Dart. He falls in love with a local girl named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by the arrival of a wealthy and charming stranger, Charles Coyshe. As John and Charles compete for Mary's affections, they become embroiled in a series of dangerous adventures on the river.Meanwhile, a group of fishermen who make their living on the river are struggling to maintain their livelihoods in the face of changing times. The arrival of a new railway threatens to disrupt their way of life, and tensions rise between them and the wealthy landowners who control the river.As the novel progresses, the characters' lives become increasingly intertwined, and they are forced to confront their deepest fears and desires. The River is a powerful and evocative portrayal of life in rural England at the turn of the twentieth century, and a testament to the enduring power of nature to shape our lives and our destinies.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.
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.
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