Eden Phillpotts

Broschiertes Buch

The American Prisoner Book I

Beschreibung

The American Prisoner Book I uses the stark expanse of Dartmoor not just as setting but as a force shaping the lives and struggles of those who dwell upon it. The narrative examines how ambition collides with resistance - of land, of memory, of social expectation. Amid this terrain, the search for personal fulfillment becomes entangled with questions of ownership, labor, and the unspoken codes that govern rural existence. The landscape itself looms as both adversary and silent witness, testing endurance and unmasking illusions of control. Interactions with those rooted in the moor's history evoke mistrust, buried tensions, and the shadows of inherited burdens. The story challenges the boundary between self-reliance and dependence, showing how the past lingers in daily routines and personal choices. Without relying on dramatic events, the novel slowly reveals the cost of inner resolve, the dangers of isolation, and the uncertain rewards of perseverance. It becomes a meditation on effort, legacy, and the quiet, persistent friction between what one wants and what the world will allow.

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: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 114g
• ISBN-13: 9789373404639
• ISBN-10: 9373404636
• Artikelnr.: 76074094