First published in 1869, lorna doone is the story of john ridd, a farmer who. Pdf lorna doone a romance of exmoor by rd blackmore download. Lorna doone, fictional heroine of the historical romance lorna doone 1869 by r. The descriptions of the characters are so well crafted the people come to life for the reader. Set against this historical background, this beautiful novel tells the story of young john ridd who as he grows into manhood and rights the wrong done to his family and parish by a group of noble outlaws and at the same time winning the hand and heart of. Make offer vintage book early 1940s lorna doone a romance of exmoor r. Some of the passages are so exquisite that one returns to read them again. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in devon and somerset, particularly. But john ridd, the narratorsuitor is well aware of his own faults and more than makes up for lornas perfection. Consider that the american author herman melville was not widely read during his lifetime and died in literary obscurity only to.
The novel is set in 17thcentury exmoor, a remote area of devon, england, and concerns a virtuous and somewhat mysterious young woman who has been raised by bandits who abducted her when she was. But john ridd, the narratorsuitor is well aware of his own faults and more than makes up for lorna s perfection. When john once accidently ventures into the clans area, he meets the beautiful lorna and falls in love with her. Some water damage to dust jacket and second volume. My book club ventured into new territory with lorna doone. Blackmore, a free text and ebook for easy online reading, study, and reference.
A romantic adventure story set in southwest england in the 1600s. Oct, 2010 lorna doone by rd blackmore lorna doone is another of those old novels that were extremely famous in their time, but are rarely read these days. Blackmores charming story of lorna doone scarcely needs a preface. Blackmore lorna doone 0 copy quote it seemed to me that if the lawyers failed to do their duty, they ought to pay people for waiting upon them, instead of making them pay for it. When john once accidently ventures into the clans area, he meets the beautiful lorna and falls in. The novel pioneered a new romantic movement in english fiction and remains in print to this day. A biography by dunn, waldo hilary and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. May 04, 2017 the epic qualities of lorna doone seen both in its extreme archetypal characters as well as in the action and language itself are what makes it such a riveting adventure throughout. Now the business i had most at heart as every one knows by this time was to marry lorna as soon as might be, if she had no objection, and then to work the farm so well, as to nourish all our family. A most handsome binding by morrell with gilt raised bands, twin labels and floral gilt tooling to the panels. Slight wear and some bumping to covers corners from shelf and time.
For thinking to keep them the fresher and nicer, away from so much handling, i laid them in a little bed of reeds by the side of the water, and placed. Blackmore has 105 books on goodreads with 32264 ratings. Exlibrary, with usual stamps and markings, in fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Jul 21, 2012 the epic qualities of lorna doone seen both in its extreme archetypal characters as well as in the action and language itself are what makes it such a riveting adventure throughout. She turns out to be the daughter of a rich lord, and. Blackmore 18251900, english novelist and fruit grower wrote lorna doone 1869 with his elder brother henry 18241875, blackmore spent much of his childhood in the lush and pastoral doone country of exmoor, devon, england, and along the badgworthy water where there is now a memorial stone in blackmores honour and among the future fictional doone valleys. Click to zoom classic tale in splendid prize tree calf blackmore, r. Lorna doone, a romance in exmoor is a beautiful romance and adventure story set in the south west of england during the monmouth rebellion. The epic qualities of lorna doone seen both in its extreme archetypal characters as well as in the action and language itself are what makes it. Blackmore began a career as writer by publishing collections of poetry, before turning to novelwriting. Blackmore 18251900 wrote more than a dozen novels, five books of poetry. John later meets and falls in love with lorna doone. Set in the wilds of exmoor northern devonshire, eng.
He is often known as the last victorian and is best known for his third novel lorna doone published in 1869. A romance of exmoor is a novel by english author richard doddridge blackmore, published in 1869. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. He wrote a sequel as a short story in a book of short stories published in the usa as slain by the doones and in the uk as tales from the. In 2003, the novel was listed on the bbcs survey the big read. I still rooted for lorna despite her annoying flawlessness. John ridd of somerset is twelve years old in 1673 when his father is killed by carver doone. Lorna doone, a romance of exmoor, by rd blackmore illustrated. Blackmore is a superb book for lovers of literature. Set against this historical background, this beautiful novel tells the story of young john ridd who as he grows into manhood and rights the wrong done to his family and parish by a group of noble outlaws and at the same time winning. A romance of exmoor is a novel by richard doddridge blackmore. He wrote a sequel as a short story in a book of short stories published in the usa as slain by the doones and in the uk as tales from the telling house. This edition is illustrated with many added plates, some of which have become unbound. Of all blackmores stories, lorna doone is the one for which he is best remembered.
Apr 06, 2010 find this book at an independent bookseller near you via indiebound. Lorna doone book in antiquarian and collectable books for. His third novel, which became his best known and most successful, lorna doone 1869, established him in the front rank of british novelists of that time. One of the great historical romances of the later nineteenth century, lorna doone is a long book with an epic scope, a great plot, and particularly strong characterisation.
Lorna doone a romance of exmoor 2 volumes in 1 by blackmore, r. Lorna doone, the character, is a little too good to be truetolife. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in devon and somerset, particularly around the east lyn valley area of exmoor. Its the story of a young farmer in exmoor who falls in love with the daughter of the leader of a gang of thieves who murdered his father more or less. Blackmore is one of the most revered books of all time. She turns out to be the daughter of a rich lord, and carver doone intends to marry her to get her inheritance. Blackmore 18251900, english novelist and fruit grower wrote lorna doone 1869 with his elder brother henry 18241875, blackmore spent much of his childhood in the lush and pastoral doone country of exmoor, devon, england, and along the badgworthy water where there is now a memorial stone in blackmores honour and among the future fictional doone valleys towering hills. Lorna doone by rd blackmore lorna doone is another of those old novels that were extremely famous in their time, but are rarely read these days. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Richard doddridge blackmoor 18251900 came from a north devon family.
Make offer vtg blackmores lorna doone ornate pocket classic 1926 antique display book lorna doone. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings. A novel that has stood the test of time so well as mr. Foxing to the pages and a dedication on the inside cover. A romance of exmoor is a novel by english author richard doddridge blackmore, firsly published in 1869. The epic qualities of lorna doone seen both in its extreme archetypal characters as well as in the action and language itself are what makes it such a riveting adventure throughout.
His novel lorna doone, published in 1869, was based on local legends. Blackmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in devon and somerset. For part one and a more complete summary of what the books about, go to meghan.
Apart from the story which is quite confronting at times the language is so beautiful. Lorna doone is a romance that tells the story of a seventeenthcentury successful farmer, john ridd, whose father is killed by the doones, a clan of unruly brigands living in the wilderness. Lorna doone by blackmore, rd and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Blackmore 18251900 was one of the most famous english novelists of the second half of the 19th century. Certainly no word of introduction is necessary to testify to its exquisite humor, its dramatic force, its undercurrent of poetic feeling, its fine touches of landscapepainting, and the novelty and interest of its subject. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the. With it, he pioneered a new romantic movement in english fiction.
Just as the boy john ridd climbed the waterfall into an almost fairytale world of evil doones and the enchanting lorna. The group was split on lorna doone and we had a very good discussion. Up for sale is a two volume set of lorna doone, a romance of exmoor, by r. Pearson english readers level 4 lorna doone book level 4. Originally published in 1869, lorna doone is still beloved to this day. Pdf lorna doone a romance of exmoor by rd blackmore.