Allen Raine

Broschiertes Buch

Queen of the Rushes - A Tale of the Welsh Country

With a Biography by Daniel Lleufer Thomas

Beschreibung

Originally published in 1906, ¿Queen of the Rushes¿ is a novel by Allen Raine that centres around the lives of two orphans, Gwenifer and Gildas, who lose their parents when a boat they are travelling on sinks. Left dumb by the tragic incident, Gwenifer becomes besotted with Gildas, who in turn falls for the granddaughter of one of the tenants of his inherited farm. Raine's eighth novel, ¿Queen of the Rushes¿ is generally hailed as her best work. Anne Adalisa Beynon Puddicombe (1836¿1908), also known under her pen name Allen Raine, was a Welsh best-selling writer whose novels had sold over two million copies by 1912. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Hearts of Wales¿ (1905) and ¿Neither Storehouse nor Barn¿ (1908). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with an introductory biography by Daniel Lleufer Thomas.

Autor

Allen Raine was the pen name of Anne Adalisa Beynon Puddicombe, a Welsh novelist born on October 6, 1836, in Newcastle Emlyn, United Kingdom. Raine became widely known for her novels, which resonated with a broad audience and sold over two million copies by 1912. Her works were primarily written in English, though she also had knowledge of Welsh. Throughout her career, she became a prominent figure in Welsh literature, often drawing from the landscapes, culture, and social conditions of Wales in her writing. Raine's novels typically explored themes of love, societal roles, and the struggles of rural life, capturing the essence of Welsh life in the 19th century. She passed away on June 21, 1908, at the age of 71 in Ceredigion, United Kingdom. Raine's legacy endures through her influential works that gave voice to the Welsh experience, making a lasting contribution to both Welsh and English literature. Her stories continue to be celebrated for their emotional depth and insight into human nature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read & Co. Classics
• Seitenzahl: 404
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. September 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 568g
• ISBN-13: 9781528718127
• ISBN-10: 1528718127
• Artikelnr.: 60203837