Слушайте и четете с 50% отстъпка за 3 месеца

Открийте безкрайна вселена от истории

  • Слушайте и четете неограничено
  • Над 500 000 заглавия
  • Ексклузивни и Storytel Original заглавия
  • Можете да прекратите лесно по всяко време
Пробвайте Storytel
BG - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Precious Bane: Love, Redemption, and Resilience in Rural England: A Timeless Tale of Tragic Romance and Defying Societal Norms

Език
Английски
Format
Категория

Романси

In 'Precious Bane,' Mary Webb weaves a lyrical narrative set in the rural English countryside, exploring themes of love, identity, and the intricate relationship between nature and human experience. The novel follows the life of the resilient protagonist, Prue Sarn, who navigates the challenges posed by her facial disfigurement and societal expectations. Webb's use of rich, evocative language and natural imagery not only captures the beauty of the Shropshire landscape but also delves deep into the emotional and spiritual struggles of her characters, reflecting a keen sensitivity to the human condition and the complexities of rural life in early 20th-century England. Mary Webb, a prominent figure of the early modernist movement, drew inspiration from her own experiences as a woman living in a traditionally patriarchal society. Her knowledge of the countryside, bolstered by her upbringing in Shropshire, informs her deep appreciation for nature as both setting and symbol in her work. Webb's struggles with health and societal marginalization resonate through her characters, imbuing them with authenticity and emotional depth that transcend time. For readers seeking a poignant exploration of resilience, beauty, and the human spirit, 'Precious Bane' offers a profound narrative that is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. Webb's masterpiece not only stands as a significant contribution to English literature but also serves as an invitation to reflect on our inner strengths and the power of love amidst adversity.

© 2021 Good Press (Е-книга): 4064066360344

Дата на публикуване

Е-книга: 31 август 2021 г.

Другите харесаха също...

  1. The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter Theodora Goss
  2. The Ghost Woods C.J. Cooke
  3. Our Spoons Came from Woolworths Barbara Comyns
  4. The Witches of New York: A Novel Ami McKay
  5. The Burial Plot: The bewitching, seductive gothic thriller from the author of The Doll Factory Elizabeth Macneal
  6. The Animals at Lockwood Manor Jane Healey
  7. My Darling Dreadful Thing Johanna van Veen
  8. Luckenbooth Jenni Fagan
  9. The Beholders Hester Musson
  10. The Book of Witching C.J. Cooke
  11. Bryony and Roses T. Kingfisher
  12. Weyward Emilia Hart
  13. Ring Shout P. Djèlí Clark
  14. The Amendments: A beautiful, moving story about womanhood every book club needs to read Niamh Mulvey
  15. This Is How You Lose The Time War Max Gladstone
  16. Thornyhold Mary Stewart
  17. A Supernatural War: Magic, Divination, and Faith during the First World War Owen Davies
  18. Rose Cottage Mary Stewart
  19. Midnight in Everwood M.A. Kuzniar
  20. Black Candle Women: A Novel Diane Marie Brown
  21. The Vet's Daughter Barbara Comyns
  22. Let Me Tell You What I Mean Joan Didion
  23. Practical Magic Alice Hoffman
  24. A Botanical Daughter Noah Medlock
  25. Juniper & Thorn: A Novel Ava Reid
  26. Tender is the Flesh Agustina Bazterrica
  27. Blue Nights Joan Didion
  28. Where the Heart Should Be Sarah Crossan
  29. All That Consumes Us Erica Waters
  30. The Lamb: A Novel Lucy Rose
  31. Scarlet: The Sunday Times bestselling historical romp and vampire-themed retelling of the Scarlet Pimpernel Genevieve Cogman
  32. The Haunting of Hill House Shirley Jackson
  33. Mr Nobody Catherine Steadman
  34. We Have Always Lived in the Castle Shirley Jackson
  35. My Dark Vanessa: A Novel Kate Elizabeth Russell
  36. Flowerheart Catherine Bakewell
  37. Safe From Harm: The first fast-paced, unputdownable action thriller featuring bodyguard extraordinaire Sam Wylde RJ Bailey
  38. The Lottery, and Other Stories Shirley Jackson
  39. Our Wives Under The Sea: Winner of the Polari Prize Julia Armfield
  40. The Last Witch in Edinburgh Marielle Thompson
  41. Jigsaw Sybille Bedford
  42. Her Majesty’s Royal Coven Juno Dawson
  43. Poor Things Alasdair Gray
  44. To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee
  45. Haunted Nights: A Horror Writers Association Anthology Ellen Datlow
  46. Paladin's Hope T. Kingfisher

Избери своя абонамент:

  • Над 500 000 заглавия

  • Сваляте книги за офлайн слушане

  • Ексклузивни заглавия + Storytel Original

  • Детски режим (безопасна зона за деца)

  • Лесно прекратявате по всяко време

Най-популярен

Unlimited

Най-добрият избор. Открийте хиляди незабравими истории.

7.66 € | 14.99 лв. /месец
  • 1 профил

  • Неограничен достъп

  • Избирайте от хиляди заглавия

  • Слушайте и четете неограничено

  • Прекратете по всяко време

Пробвайте сега

Unlimited Годишен

12 месеца на цената на 8. Избирайте от хиляди заглавия.

61.35 € | 119.99 лв. /година
7 дни безплатно
Спестете 33%!
  • 1 профил

  • Неограничен достъп

  • 5.11 € | 9.99 лв. на месец

  • Слушайте и четете неограничено

  • Прекратете по всяко време

Пробвайте 7 дни безплатно

Family (2 акаунта)

Споделете историите със семейството или приятелите си.

11.24 € | 21.99 лв. /30 дни
  • 2 профила

  • Неограничен достъп

  • Потопете се заедно в света на историите

  • Слушайте и четете неограничено

  • Прекратете по всяко време

Пробвайте 7 дни безплатно

Family (3 акаунта)

Споделете историите със семейството или приятелите си.

13.29 € | 25.99 лв. /30 дни
  • 3 профила

  • Неограничен достъп

  • Потопете се заедно в света на историите

  • Слушайте и четете неограничено

  • Прекратете по всяко време

Пробвайте 7 дни безплатно