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_aFrancis, M. E., _d1859-1930 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPastorals of Dorset |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-04-13 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aShepherd Robbins -- Private Griggs -- Up at the 'lotments -- The only soldier -- A rustic Argus -- The rosy plate -- Becky and Bithey -- The lover's wraith -- Johnny at Shroton Fair -- The rout of the conqueror -- How Granfer volunteered. | |
| 508 | _aLes Bowler | ||
| 520 | _a"Pastorals of Dorset" by M. E. Francis is a collection of pastoral tales written in the early 20th century. The book captures the lives of rural characters in Dorset, showcasing themes of agrarian life, community interactions, and the passage of time through poignant, character-driven narratives. Among its central figures are Farmer Joyce and the aging shepherd Abel Robbins, who deal with the challenges of aging, work, and societal changes. The opening of the book introduces readers to Farmer Joyce and Shepherd Robbins, setting a vivid pastoral scene as they discuss the shepherd's failing health and the difficulties of managing the farm. The exchange highlights Robbins' reluctance to accept reduced wages, revealing both the economic pressures faced by the elderly and the bonds formed through years of service and loyalty. As Robbins grapples with the impending changes in his life, the narrative effortlessly immerses the reader in the struggles and stoicism of rural life, setting the tone for the stories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aCountry life -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aDorset (England) -- Fiction | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aCooper, Claud C. Du Pré | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65076 |
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