Gowodean: A Pastoral (1868)

By James Salmon

Book Overview

Gowodean: A Pastoral is a novel written by James Salmon and published in 1868. The story is set in the fictional village of Gowodean, located in the English countryside. The novel follows the lives of the villagers and their interactions with each other, as well as their struggles and triumphs. The main character is a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of the village rector. She is in love with a local farmer named John, but their relationship is complicated by social and economic differences. Mary's father disapproves of the match, and John must prove himself worthy of her hand in marriage. The novel also explores the themes of class, religion, and morality. It portrays the pastoral life as idyllic and peaceful, but also highlights the challenges and hardships faced by the villagers. Overall, Gowodean: A Pastoral is a charming and insightful portrayal of rural life in nineteenth-century England. It is a classic example of the pastoral genre, which celebrates the beauty and simplicity of country life.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: 1166439631
• ISBN13: 9781166439637
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"