Oakby: Showing How New Troubles Came Into An English Parish

By Sophie Amelia Prosser

Book Overview

Oakby: Showing How New Troubles Came Into An English Parish is a novel written by Sophie Amelia Prosser and published in 1881. The story takes place in the fictional English village of Oakby, where the arrival of a new rector and his family brings about a series of unexpected events that disrupt the peace and tranquility of the community. The novel explores themes of social class, religion, and morality as it follows the lives of the villagers and the challenges they face in adapting to the changes brought about by the new rector. Prosser's writing style is characterized by its attention to detail and vivid descriptions of the English countryside, as well as its nuanced portrayal of the complex social dynamics of village life. Oakby: Showing How New Troubles Came Into An English Parish is a timeless work of fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural mores of Victorian England.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: 1120659353
• ISBN13: 9781120659354
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"