Eden Phillpotts

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Orphan Dinah (1920)

Beschreibung

Orphan Dinah is a novel written by English author Eden Phillpotts and originally published in 1920. The story follows the life of Dinah Shadd, a young girl who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small village in Devon, England. Dinah is a bright and spirited child, but she struggles to fit in with her new family and the other children in the village. As she grows older, Dinah becomes increasingly aware of the class divides that exist in the village, and she begins to question the traditional roles that women are expected to play. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Dinah remains determined to forge her own path in life and pursue her dreams.Orphan Dinah is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, social class, and gender roles. It is a timeless coming-of-age story that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.

Autor

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. 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. 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. November 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 584g
• ISBN-13: 9780548722343
• ISBN-10: 054872234X
• Artikelnr.: 23454049