The Heart’s Country (1914)

The Heart’s Country (1914)

Mary Heaton Vorse

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104493226
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The Heart’s Country is a novel written by Mary Heaton Vorse and published in 1914. The story is set in a small New England town and follows the lives of two families, the Atwoods and the Browns. The Atwoods are a wealthy family who own a successful mill, while the Browns are struggling farmers. The novel explores themes of social class, love, and the struggle for survival in a changing world.The main character, Lydia Atwood, is a young woman who is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for independence. She falls in love with Tom Brown, a farmer’s son, and the two begin a secret relationship. However, their love is threatened by the disapproval of Lydia’s family and the economic pressures facing the Browns.As the story unfolds, the characters are forced to confront the realities of their lives and the changing world around them. The Atwoods struggle to maintain their wealth and status, while the Browns fight to keep their farm and their way of life. Through it all, Lydia and Tom must decide whether their love is strong enough to overcome the obstacles in their path.The Heart’s Country is a poignant and powerful novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of ordinary people in a changing world. Vorse’s vivid descriptions of the New England landscape and her sensitive portrayal of the characters make this book a timeless classic.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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