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100 1 _aPhillpotts, Eden,
_d1862-1960
245 1 0 _aChildren of the Mist
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aDartmoor cycle, 8
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-30
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Robert Ledger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Children of the Mist" by Eden Phillpotts is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of familial relationships. The narrative introduces young characters, primarily Phoebe Lyddon and Will Blanchard, as they navigate the challenges of romantic love against the backdrop of their rural Devonshire lives. The story hints at the struggles they face with parental expectations, personal aspirations, and societal norms. The opening of the novel sets the stage with a picturesque description of Dartmoor, where Phoebe observes the natural beauty while expressing her longing for the arrival of Will. Their relationship quickly unfolds as Will confesses his intent to marry her, seeking her father's blessing. However, the conversation turns sour as Phoebe's father, Mr. Lyddon, harshly dismisses Will's ambitions, believing them to be childish folly. Will's subsequent determination to prove himself and make a name in the world sets off a series of events that encompass both his departure and the emotional turmoil it brings to Phoebe, illustrating the profound impact of youthful love and the heartache of separation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVillages -- Fiction
653 _aDartmoor (England) -- Fiction
830 0 _aDartmoor cycle, 8
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14527
999 _c55915
_d55915