Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor
Enriched edition. A 17th-Century Exmoor Love and Revenge Saga Amid Outlaws, Rural England, and TragedyBy R. D. Blackmore
Length28h 31m
About this audiobook
R. D. Blackmore's 'Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor' is a classic tale set in 17th century England, filled with romance, adventure, and tragedy. The novel follows the story of John Ridd, a young farmer who falls in love with Lorna Doone, the daughter of a notorious outlaw family. Blackmore's descriptive and detailed writing style captures the rugged beauty of Exmoor, providing a vivid backdrop to the gripping plot of love and revenge. The book is considered a masterpiece of English literature, blending elements of historical fiction with romantic themes. The author's portrayal of the Doone family's violent lifestyle and the enduring love between John and Lorna creates a captivating narrative that is both timeless and unforgettable.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (27K)
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GenreRomance, General Fiction
Length28 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Sense and Sensibility
17CHAPTER XLI
2Introduction
18CHAPTER XLIV
3Synopsis
19CHAPTER XLVII
4Historical Context
20CHAPTER L
5Preface
21CHAPTER LII
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6CHAPTER IV
22CHAPTER LV
7CHAPTER VIII
23CHAPTER LVII
8CHAPTER XI
24CHAPTER LIX
9CHAPTER XIV
25CHAPTER LXII
10CHAPTER XVIII
26CHAPTER LXIV
11CHAPTER XXII
27CHAPTER LXVII
12CHAPTER XXV
28CHAPTER LXX
13CHAPTER XXIX
29CHAPTER LXXIII
14CHAPTER XXXII
30Analysis
15CHAPTER XXXVI
31Reflection
16CHAPTER XXXIX
32Memorable Quotes
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