Wood and Stone: A Romance by John Cowper Powys
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| Author | Powys, John Cowper, 1872-1963 |
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| Title | Wood and Stone: A Romance |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Wood and Stone: A Romance" by John Cowper Powys is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores the intricate dynamics between characters residing in the village of Nevilton and the surrounding areas, focusing on themes of power, sacrifice, and the human condition through relationships and societal structures. The narrative hints at various characters, including Mortimer Romer, a financier with dictatorial tendencies, and the delicate Vennie Seldom, who seems overshadowed by her family's legacy and spiritual concerns. The opening of the novel introduces the pivotal hill in Nevilton, known as Leo’s Hill, which stands as a metaphor for the struggle between the forces of power and sacrifice. It paints a vivid picture of the landscape while emphasizing the historical weight and supernatural implications of the site. Tension arises with the description of the village dynamics, particularly through the perspectives of those intertwined with Romer’s ambitions and the ramifications of their interactions with the stone that constitutes much of their world. This layered setting serves as a backdrop for the unfolding drama, hinting at character conflicts and philosophical inquiries into the nature of existence and the dichotomy between physical and spiritual realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Wessex (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53157 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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