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The Well of Pen Morfa

The Well of Pen Morfa

Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn

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RomanceHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1161480749
ISBN13: 9781161480740
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Well of Pen Morfa is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell. It is a story set in rural Wales, where the main character, Rhys, is a young man who has grown up in poverty and struggles to make a living. Rhys falls in love with a wealthy woman named Mari, who is engaged to another man. Despite the obstacles in their way, Rhys and Mari begin a passionate love affair.The novel explores themes of class, love, and social norms. Rhys is seen as an outsider in his community because of his poverty and lack of education, while Mari is admired for her wealth and status. The two must navigate the expectations of their society and the disapproval of Mari's fianc�����.As their relationship develops, Rhys and Mari discover a mysterious well on the land owned by Mari's family. The well is said to have healing powers, and the two become obsessed with uncovering its secrets. Their quest for the truth about the well leads them on a journey of self-discovery and ultimately reveals the power of love to overcome societal barriers.The Well of Pen Morfa is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of rural Wales and the struggles of those living in poverty. It is a story of passion, mystery, and the search for truth that will captivate readers from beginning to end.Nest Gwynn is dead! Nest Gwynn is dead!' and, crazy with fear, it did not stop until it had hid its head in its mother's lap. The village was alarmed, and all who were able went in haste towards the well. Poor Nest had often thought she was dying in that dreary hour; had taken fainting for death, and struggled against it; and prayed that God would keep her alive till she could see her lover's face once more.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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