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Title: Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor
Note: Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor" by R. D. Blackmore is a novel written in the late 19th century. This romantic tale is set against the captivating backdrop of Exmoor and follows the life of John Ridd, a yeoman who becomes embroiled in the tumultuous events surrounding the notorious Doone family. The narrative promises themes of love, honor, and vengeance as it explores the conflicts between the law-abiding folk and the outlaws who threaten their way of life. At the start of the story, we are introduced to John Ridd, who reflects on his upbringing and education in a grammar school in Tiverton. As he describes his memories and experiences with his father and friendships, a sense of innocence is conveyed. However, the tale soon shifts into darker territories as it reveals the chilling impact of the Doones, a band of outlaws who bring violence to the countryside, culminating in John's father's gruesome murder at their hands. This tragic event sets the stage for John's quest for justice and his complex entanglement with the beautiful Lorna Doone, who is caught between her familial loyalty and the love she develops for him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900
EBook No.: 17460
Published: Jan 4, 2006
Downloads: 606
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Monmouth's Rebellion, 1685 -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Exmoor (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor
Note: Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor" by R. D. Blackmore is a novel written in the late 19th century. This romantic tale is set against the captivating backdrop of Exmoor and follows the life of John Ridd, a yeoman who becomes embroiled in the tumultuous events surrounding the notorious Doone family. The narrative promises themes of love, honor, and vengeance as it explores the conflicts between the law-abiding folk and the outlaws who threaten their way of life. At the start of the story, we are introduced to John Ridd, who reflects on his upbringing and education in a grammar school in Tiverton. As he describes his memories and experiences with his father and friendships, a sense of innocence is conveyed. However, the tale soon shifts into darker territories as it reveals the chilling impact of the Doones, a band of outlaws who bring violence to the countryside, culminating in John's father's gruesome murder at their hands. This tragic event sets the stage for John's quest for justice and his complex entanglement with the beautiful Lorna Doone, who is caught between her familial loyalty and the love she develops for him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900
EBook No.: 17460
Published: Jan 4, 2006
Downloads: 606
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Monmouth's Rebellion, 1685 -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Exmoor (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.