Gene Stratton-Porter

The White Flag (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Love, Loss, and Forgiveness in the Limberlost Swamp

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The White Flag' by Gene Stratton-Porter, the novel follows the journey of protagonist Linda Stuart as she navigates the challenges of love, loss, and forgiveness. Set in the beautiful backdrop of the Limberlost swamp, the book showcases Porter's signature style of vivid descriptions and strong moral themes. The narrative delves into themes of redemption and the power of unconditional love, making it a poignant and emotional read. Porter's attention to detail and deep exploration of complex characters elevate the story to a timeless piece of literature. 'The White Flag' is a classic work of fiction that continues to resonate with readers today, highlighting the importance of forgiveness and the strength found in vulnerability. Gene Stratton-Porter, known for her love of nature and strong female protagonists, draws from her own experiences and values to craft this compelling tale of hope and resilience.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 444
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664632760
• Artikelnr.: 58435385

Autorenporträt

A Girl of the Limberlost, a novel by American writer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter, was published in August 1909. It is considered a classic of Indiana literature. It is the sequel to her earlier novel Freckles.The story takes place in Indiana, in and around the Limberlost Swamp. Even at the time, this impressive wetland region was being reduced by heavy logging, natural oil extraction and drainage for agriculture. (The swamp and forestland eventually ceased to exist, though projects since the 1990s have begun to restore a small part of it.)Patricia Raub (Senior Lecturer of American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston) notes that Stratton-Porter was "one of the most popular woman novelists of the era, who was known for her nature books and her editorials on McCall's 'Gene Stratton-Porter Page' as well as for her novels." Raub writes, "At the time of her death in 1924, more than ten million copies of her books had been sold - and four more books were published after her death.Plot summary : The novel is set in northeastern Indiana. Most of the action takes place either in or around the Limberlost, or in the nearby, fictional town of Onabasha.The novel's main character, Elnora Comstock, is an impoverished young woman who lives with her widowed mother, Katharine Comstock, on the edge of the Limberlost. Elnora faces cold neglect by her mother, a woman who feels ruined by the death of her husband, Robert Comstock, who drowned in quicksand in the swamp. Katharine blames Elnora for his death, because her husband died while she gave birth to their daughter and could not come to his rescue.The Comstocks make money by selling eggs and other farm products, but Mrs. Comstock refuses to cut down a single tree in the forest, or to delve for oil, as the neighbors around them are doing, even though the added income would make their lives easier.