Torn Sails

Torn Sails

Allen Raine

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120945143
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''Torn Sails: A Tale Of A Welsh Village'' is a novel written by Allen Raine and first published in 1898. The story follows the lives of the people of a small Welsh village called Llangellyn, focusing on the struggles and hardships they face. The main character is a young woman named Gwenda who is torn between her love for two men, one of whom is a sailor. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as well as the impact of industrialization on rural communities. The title ''Torn Sails'' refers to the metaphorical idea that the characters’ lives are like ships with sails that have been torn by the winds of fate. Overall, the novel provides a vivid portrayal of life in a Welsh village during the late 19th century.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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