02509cam a22003013u 4500 62707 UtSlPG 20260610134438.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Rives, Hallie Erminie, 1876-1956 A Furnace of Earth Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-07-19 Produced by D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Furnace of Earth" by Hallie Erminie Rives is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unveils the complexities of love and human relationships through the lives of its main characters, including the boy Richard and the adult Margaret, who confront profound emotions, societal expectations, and their own inner conflicts. As the narrative begins, readers are drawn into a world rich with natural imagery and intense emotional struggles, suggesting themes of growth, loss, and the enduring power of affection. The opening of "A Furnace of Earth" introduces us first to a young boy named Richard, who faces a fierce storm while attempting to return home, symbolizing his struggle against the forces of nature and perhaps the struggles of life itself. The narrative then shifts to Margaret, who reflects on the impending death of an elderly woman named Anne and her own thoughts on life, death, and angels, culminating in her own curious adventure in the night. This dual perspective sets the stage for an exploration of love in various forms, as Margaret later blossoms into a woman caught between the remnants of her past and her burgeoning feelings for Daunt. Each character’s journey weaves through nature's beauty and the heart's tumult, creating a compelling tapestry that invites readers to ponder the essence of love and longing in a world often marked by pain and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Man-woman relationships -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62707 103531 103531