The Country (1858)

The Country (1858)

William John Grayson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120741028
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The Country is a novel written by William John Grayson and was first published in 1858. The story is set in the rural countryside of Virginia and follows the life of a young farmer named Frank Beverly. Frank is a hardworking and honest man who is deeply committed to his family and his farm. He is also deeply in love with his childhood friend, Lucy Temple, who lives nearby.As the story unfolds, Frank faces a number of challenges and struggles. He must navigate the complexities of farming in a changing world, deal with the pressures of family life, and confront his own personal demons. Along the way, he is supported by a cast of colorful characters, including his wife, his children, and his neighbors.The Country is a powerful and moving portrait of life in rural America in the mid-19th century. It is a story of love, loss, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a rapidly changing world. With its vivid descriptions of the natural world and its deep understanding of the human heart, The Country remains a timeless classic of American literature.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.

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