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100 1 _aPhillpotts, Eden,
_d1862-1960
245 1 0 _aLying Prophets: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Eric Casteleijn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Lying Prophets: A Novel" by Eden Phillpotts is a literary work likely written in the early 20th century. The novel explores life in the fishing village of Newlyn, Cornwall, focusing on the intertwining relationships between its characters, including the struggling artist John Barron and the local fisherman Michael Tregenza, whose daughter Joan captures Barron's heart. The narrative dives into themes of art, nature, and the complexities of human emotion set against a vividly depicted coastal landscape. The opening of the novel introduces the picturesque village of Newlyn, highlighting its rustic charm through detailed descriptions of the natural scenery and the daily lives of its inhabitants. We meet John Barron, an artist who is drawn to the local girl Joan Tregenza, as he grapples with his artistic ambitions amid personal relationships. Barron's interactions with Joan depict not only his fascination with her but also the societal and familial constraints surrounding her life. The dialogue among the village characters reveals differing attitudes towards art and tradition, as Barron seeks inspiration in the vibrant yet harsh world around him. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a rich exploration of creativity, love, and the social dynamics within a tight-knit community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7968
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