Eden Phillpotts

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Storm In A Teacup

Beschreibung

Storm in a teacup explores emotional discontent, introspection, and the subtle erosion of intimacy within a quiet rural marriage. Set in Devon, the novel examines how routine and familiarity can obscure unmet longings and unspoken resentment. Through its focus on a strained marital relationship, it reflects on the inner conflict between duty and the desire for deeper personal connection. The landscape, calm and beautiful, mirrors the restrained turmoil beneath the surface of domestic life. The characters wrestle with expectations imposed by others and by themselves, showing how easily silence and small grievances accumulate. Friendship, too, becomes a delicate space of emotional ambiguity, neither fully comforting nor entirely innocent. The narrative questions how fulfillment is defined - whether by external harmony or internal truth. As the protagonist evaluates personal desires against societal norms, the story becomes a meditation on vulnerability, self-perception, and quiet resistance. The setting, both isolating and serene, enhances the sense that the most profound storms often remain invisible to those outside the teacup.

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: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 236
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 339g
• ISBN-13: 9789373406671
• ISBN-10: 9373406671
• Artikelnr.: 76073098