The Upland Tarn: A Village Idyll (1881)

By John Ebenezer Honeyman Thomson

Book Overview

The Upland Tarn: A Village Idyll is a novel written by John Ebenezer Honeyman Thomson and first published in 1881. The story is set in a rural village in England and follows the lives of the villagers, particularly the young couple, Walter and Mary. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and the changing landscape of rural England during the late 19th century.The title of the book refers to a small, secluded lake in the hills above the village, which serves as a symbol of the idyllic life that the characters aspire to. The story begins with the arrival of a new squire, who brings with him modern ideas and changes that threaten the traditional way of life in the village. Walter and Mary, who are from different social classes, fall in love and face opposition from their families and the wider community.Throughout the novel, Thomson portrays the beauty and simplicity of rural life, as well as the challenges and conflicts that arise when traditional values clash with modernity. The Upland Tarn: A Village Idyll is a charming and nostalgic portrait of a bygone era, and a celebration of the enduring power of love and community.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: 1120767547
• ISBN13: 9781120767547
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"