Edward Payson Roe

The Home Acre (eBook, ePUB)

Cultivating the Home Acre: A Tale of Rural Life and Personal Growth in 19th-Century America

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Edward Payson Roe's novel 'The Home Acre', the reader is transported to the rural landscapes of 19th-century America with vivid descriptions of farm life and the importance of land ownership. Written in a sentimental and morally uplifting style, the book reflects the sentimentality and emphasis on family values typical of the Victorian era. Roe's portrayal of the protagonist's struggles and triumphs in cultivating his home acre serves as a metaphor for personal growth and self-improvement, making the narrative both engaging and didactic. The novel's emphasis on the connection between man and nature also reflects the growing environmental awareness of the time. Edward Payson Roe, known for his romantic novels with a moral message, was a pastor and advocate for social reform. His intimate knowledge of rural life and strong moral convictions are evident in 'The Home Acre', as he weaves a compelling story that resonates with readers of all ages. Roe's Christian beliefs and dedication to social justice are reflected in the themes of hard work, perseverance, and the importance of community. I highly recommend 'The Home Acre' to readers interested in historical fiction, Victorian literature, and stories that celebrate the American pioneer spirit. Roe's heartfelt narrative and timeless messages about the value of hard work and the rewards of laboring the land make for a compelling and inspiring read.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 210
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066232504
• Artikelnr.: 58753207

Autorenporträt

Edward Payson Roe was an American novelist, Presbyterian clergyman, gardener, and historian. Edward Payson Roe was born in the settlement of Moodna, which is now part of New Windsor, New York. He attended Williams College and the Auburn Theological Seminary. In 1862, he was appointed chaplain of the Second New York Cavalry, United States Volunteers, and in 1864, chaplain of Hampton Hospital in Virginia. From 1866 to 1874, he was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Highland Falls, New York. In 1874, he moved to Cornwall-On-Hudson, where he focused on fiction writing and horticulture. During the American Civil War, he published weekly letters to the New York Evangelist and later lectured on the conflict and wrote for publications. He married Anna Paulina Sands in 1863 and had a number of children. Sarah married Olympic fencer Charles T. Tatham, while Pauline married landscape painter Henry Charles Lee. His writings were well-received in their day, particularly among middle-class readers in England and America, and were translated into other European languages. Their strong moral and theological aim helped to overcome America's Puritan prejudice toward works of fiction. One of his most common criticisms was that his writing resembled sermons.