Eden Phillpotts

Broschiertes Buch

The Three Brothers Book I

Beschreibung

The three brothers Book I examines how differing values within a family shape identity, ambition, and emotional distance over time. Set in the rugged landscape of Dartmoor, the novel explores how individuals raised in the same environment diverge through their responses to duty, affection, and personal aspiration. The story considers how generational tensions and unspoken expectations influence choices, drawing attention to the quiet pressures of tradition and rural legacy. It reflects on how sibling bonds evolve under the strain of comparison and responsibility, especially when each person follows a distinct path. The backdrop of a slowly changing rural community emphasizes the contrast between permanence and personal transformation. Romantic undercurrents reveal both hope and hesitance, with relationships marked by both closeness and restraint. The novel portrays how landscapes mirror internal landscapes - quiet yet shaped by unseen forces. Ultimately, it asks how unity can persist when individual lives drift apart under the pull of time, love, and unfulfilled expectation.

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: 154
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 203g
• ISBN-13: 9789373400303
• ISBN-10: 9373400304
• Artikelnr.: 76074248