Lot Barrow (1913)

By Viola Meynell

Book Overview

""Lot Barrow"" is a novel written by Viola Meynell and published in 1913. The story is set in a small English village and follows the life of Lot Barrow, a young man who is determined to make something of himself despite his humble beginnings. Lot is intelligent and hardworking, and he dreams of becoming a successful writer. However, he is held back by his family's poverty and the expectations of his community.As Lot grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life and his prospects. He struggles to find his place in the world and to reconcile his dreams with the reality of his situation. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by their different social positions and Lot's own insecurities.The novel explores themes of class, ambition, and the struggle for self-discovery. It offers a vivid portrait of rural English life in the early 20th century, and it is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of working-class characters. Despite its age, ""Lot Barrow"" remains a compelling and thought-provoking read for modern audiences.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: 1164178733
• ISBN13: 9781164178736
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"