Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor

Name: Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor
Author: R. D. Blackmore

By R. D. Blackmore

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A first-person narrator, a Somerset yeoman, recounts his childhood and adulthood in a rural parish, describing schooling, local customs, and the rugged Exmoor landscape. He becomes entangled with an outlaw clan that dominates the moors and with the fate of a young woman raised among them; his loyalty, physical strength, and sense of justice drive a series of confrontations, rescues, and legal reckonings. The narrative alternates vivid pastoral detail and episodic adventure while exploring themes of love, honor, community, and the tension between lawlessness and social order.

About the Author

R. D. Blackmore

R. D. Blackmore was an English novelist best known for his historical and romantic fiction set in the English countryside. His most notable work, "Lorna Doone," is a tale of love and adventure in the rugged landscape of Devon, blending elements of romance and historical narrative. Blackmore's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of nature and deep exploration of character, often reflecting the complexities of rural life in Victorian England. In addition to "Lorna Doone," he authored several other novels, including "Cradock Nowell" and "Erema," which further showcase his talent for storytelling and his affinity for the English landscape.