Annie S. Swan

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Warner's Chase

Or The Gentle Heart (1885)

Beschreibung

Warner's Chase: Or The Gentle Heart is a novel written by Annie S. Swan and published in 1885. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Warner Chase, who is described as having a gentle and kind heart. Warner is the son of a wealthy businessman, but he is not interested in pursuing a career in business. Instead, he dreams of becoming a writer and helping those in need.The novel follows Warner as he navigates his way through life, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way. He falls in love with a young woman named Grace, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of her father. Warner also becomes involved in the lives of several other characters, including a poor family that he helps to support.Throughout the book, Warner's gentle heart is tested as he faces adversity and struggles to do what is right. He must confront his own weaknesses and learn to stand up for himself and those he cares about. The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and morality, and ultimately celebrates the power of kindness and compassion.Overall, Warner's Chase: Or The Gentle Heart is a heartwarming and uplifting story that offers a glimpse into Victorian society and the struggles faced by those who dared to defy convention and follow their own path.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

Annie Shepherd Swan was a Scottish journalist and prolific fiction writer, best known for her romantic novels for women. Born on July 8, 1859, in Gorebridge, United Kingdom, she established herself as a significant literary figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Throughout her career, she wrote under her maiden name, as well as the pen name David Lyall, and later adopted the name Mrs. Burnett Smith. Swan was remarkably productive, publishing over 200 novels, serials, and short stories between 1878 and her passing. Her works largely focused on the complexities of romantic relationships and the lives of women, resonating with a wide readership. In addition to her literary output, Swan was active in the Scottish literary scene and contributed to various journals and publications. She was a staunch advocate for women's rights and often used her writing to explore the roles and struggles of women in society. Swan's work earned her recognition, and she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her contributions to literature. She passed away on June 17, 1943, in Gullane, United Kingdom, leaving behind a legacy of literary accomplishments.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 343g
• ISBN-13: 9781437362763
• ISBN-10: 1437362761
• Artikelnr.: 25884274