The Golden Arrow (eBook)

Enriched edition. Love, Duty, and Tradition in English Countryside

Mary Webb (Autor)

Mary Webb (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
215 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406636040-5 (EAN)

Infos

Mary Webb's "The Golden Arrow" is a richly woven narrative set against the transformative backdrop of early 20th-century England. With vivid imagery and a poetic literary style, Webb masterfully explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the search for self-identity. The novel's plot revolves around the experiences of its protagonist, whose life is intricately linked with the rural landscape that reflects both beauty and turmoil. Webb's deep appreciation for nature and its interplay with human emotion is evident throughout the text, marking it as a quintessential work of the English pastoral genre, while also highlighting the societal constraints of her time. Mary Webb, a gifted author and poet, emerged from the Shropshire countryside, which profoundly influenced her writing. Her own experiences with isolation and her keen observation of nature's rhythms imbue "The Golden Arrow" with authenticity and depth. Webb's earlier life, shadowed by hardship and her strong will to express the nuances of human emotion, combined with her literary contemporaries' influences, undeniably shaped her creative vision for this poignant tale. I highly recommend "The Golden Arrow" to readers seeking a profound connection with the natural world intertwined with intricate human relationships. Webb's lyrical prose not only captivates the imagination but also prompts a deeper reflection on the perennial struggle for self-discovery amidst the challenges posed by society.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 31.8.2021
• Einführung: Marcus Hudson
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Marcus Hudson
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: british novels • Classic • classic fiction • Complex small-town life • Early 20th Century • Edwardian authors • English literature • English rural literature • female protagonist • Fiction • Free will versus fate • Golden Age of literature • Human heart exploration • literary fiction • lyrical poetic prose • Mary Webb • Pastoral English countryside • Romance • rural life • symbolic imagery • themes of love • tradition versus modernity • Women Writers