Hawley Smart

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Without Love Or Licence

A Tale Of South Devon (1891)

Beschreibung

Without Love Or Licence: A Tale Of South Devon is a novel written by Hawley Smart and published in 1891. The story is set in the picturesque landscape of South Devon and follows the lives of two young people, Arthur and Maud, who fall in love despite their different social backgrounds. Arthur is a wealthy landowner while Maud is the daughter of a tenant farmer. Their love is tested by the societal norms and expectations of their time, as well as the interference of Arthur's mother who disapproves of their relationship. The novel explores themes of class, love, and the struggle for individual freedom in a society bound by tradition and convention. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the Devon landscape and the characters' emotions and motivations. It is a captivating read that offers a glimpse into the social dynamics and cultural values of Victorian England.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

An avid British writer Hawley Smart was majorly known for his sporting and adventurous journey in the racing industry, particularly around horse riding. His novels mostly centred on the racing industry and complex situations faced by people. Hawley was born in England and belongs to a family having a background in the manufacturing industry. Very soon, Smart's career fold towards writing novels and transformed the excitement and drama of horse racing. He had a great connection and love with the horse racing industry. His popularity during the late 19th century shows his detailed and realistic viewpoint of the racing world and the addition of jockeys' lives, trainers and energetic characters involved in the sport. Along with this, his notable and finest work involves "Belles and Ringers" and "The Outsider: A Sporting Romance". His writing mostly comprises amazing elements of romance, adventure and sporting life. However, his novels also elaborate on the dynamics of social changes and challenges faced in real life. He might not be remembered today but has made progressive contributions towards the foremost literary landscape of the 19th century with a niche of sporting culture.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 342
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Mai 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 496g
• ISBN-13: 9781104532260
• ISBN-10: 1104532263
• Artikelnr.: 26495631