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Corn And Poppies (1890)

Corn And Poppies (1890)

Monkhouse, Cosmo

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Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 1436814219
ISBN13: 9781436814218
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Corn And Poppies is a novel written by British author Cosmo Monkhouse and was first published in 1890. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young artist named John Derringham, who is struggling to make a living in London. He is invited by his friend, the wealthy and influential Sir George Tressady, to stay at his country estate in East Anglia. There, John falls in love with Sir George's daughter, Lady Mary, who is engaged to a man she does not love. John and Lady Mary begin a secret affair, but their happiness is short-lived when Sir George discovers their relationship. The rest of the novel explores the consequences of their actions, including the impact on John's career and the relationships between the characters.Corn And Poppies is a romantic and tragic story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and social class. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its portrayal of the societal norms and expectations of the time. Monkhouse's writing style is characterized by its poetic language and attention to detail, making the book a compelling read for fans of classic literature.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.

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