Fulbeck: A Pastoral (1901)

By J Walter West

Book Overview

Fulbeck: A Pastoral is a novel written by J. Walter West and published in 1901. The story is set in the small English village of Fulbeck, where the protagonist, a young man named Richard, has returned after living in London for several years. Richard has inherited his father's estate and is now the lord of the manor. He is eager to reconnect with his childhood friends and the simple life of the countryside.As Richard settles back into village life, he becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a local woman named Mary. However, their happiness is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy and ambitious outsider named Mr. Blandford, who has his sights set on Mary and her family's land.The novel explores themes of love, class, and the changing nature of rural life at the turn of the 20th century. West's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its people, as well as its gentle humor and sentimentality.Overall, Fulbeck: A Pastoral is a charming and nostalgic portrait of a bygone era, and a celebration of the enduring values of community, tradition, and love.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164142844
• ISBN13: 9781164142843
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"