Charles Garvice

Only a Girl's Love (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

It is a warm evening in early Summer; the sun is setting behind a long range of fir and yew-clad hills, at the feet of which twists in and out, as it follows their curves, a placid, peaceful river. Opposite these hills, and running beside the river, are long-stretching meadows, brilliantly green with fresh-springing grass, and gorgeously yellow with newly-opened buttercups. Above, the sunset sky gleams and glows with fiery red and rich deep chromes. And London is almost within sight. It is a beautiful scene, such as one sees only in this England of ours-a scene that defies poet and painter. At this very moment it is defying one of the latter genus; for in a room of a low-browed, thatched-roofed cottage which stood on the margin of the meadow, James Etheridge sat beside his easel, his eyes fixed on the picture framed in the open window, his brush and mahl-stick drooping in his idle hand. Unconsciously he, the painter, made a picture worthy of study. Tall, thin, delicately made, with pale face crowned and set in softly-flowing white hair, with gentle, dreamy eyes ever seeking the infinite and unknown, he looked like one of those figures which the old Florentine artists used to love to put upon their canvases, and which when one sees even now makes one strangely sad and thoughtful.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: BoD - Books on Demand
• Seitenzahl: 507
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783750424197
• Artikelnr.: 58337769

Autorenporträt

Charles Garvice (1850-1920) was a prolific British author known for his romantic novels that achieved widespread popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Garvice authored over 150 novels, making him one of the most prolific writers of his time. His books were known for their romantic plots, often involving themes of love, sacrifice, and social class. His novels were incredibly popular, especially among the middle and working classes. They were widely read in Britain and America, and many were serialized in newspapers and magazines before being published as books. Some of his notable works include ""Just a Girl,"" ""The Outcast of the Family,"" ""Her Heart's Desire,"" and ""The Verdict of the Heart."" These novels often featured virtuous heroines and gallant heroes who overcame obstacles to find love and happiness. Garvice's novels typically focused on romantic relationships, often highlighting themes such as love, betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption. He frequently explored issues of social class and the dynamics between wealth and poverty. His stories often carried moral undertones, with characters undergoing personal growth and seeking redemption. Popular Appeal: Despite the lack of critical acclaim, Garvice's novels enjoyed immense popular appeal, reflecting the tastes and sensibilities of his readership.