Samphire

By John Cowper Powys

Book Overview

Samphire is a novel written by John Cowper Powys, first published in 1933. The story is set in a small coastal village in Dorset, England, and follows the lives of several characters who are all connected in various ways. The protagonist is a young man named Morgan, who is struggling to find his place in the world and is drawn to the wild and untamed landscape of the coast. He becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who have gathered in the village, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Rachel. As Morgan becomes more deeply involved in their lives, he begins to uncover secrets and hidden desires that threaten to destroy the delicate balance of the community. The novel is a complex exploration of human relationships and the struggle for individual identity, set against a backdrop of natural beauty and elemental forces. Powys's prose is poetic and evocative, capturing the essence of the rugged coastal landscape and the complex emotions of his characters. Samphire is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1163752169
• ISBN13: 9781163752166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"