Queen Of The Rushes - Raine, Allen
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""Queen of the Rushes: A Tale of the Welsh Country"" is a novel written by Allen Raine and published in 1906. The story takes place in rural Wales and revolves around the life of a young woman named Nance, who becomes known as the ""Queen of the Rushes"" due to her skill at making rushes into mats and baskets. Nance is a strong-willed and independent character who faces many challenges and struggles throughout the story, including poverty, love, and betrayal. The novel explores themes of family, community, and the changing times in Wales during the late 19th century. Raine's vivid descriptions…mehr

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""Queen of the Rushes: A Tale of the Welsh Country"" is a novel written by Allen Raine and published in 1906. The story takes place in rural Wales and revolves around the life of a young woman named Nance, who becomes known as the ""Queen of the Rushes"" due to her skill at making rushes into mats and baskets. Nance is a strong-willed and independent character who faces many challenges and struggles throughout the story, including poverty, love, and betrayal. The novel explores themes of family, community, and the changing times in Wales during the late 19th century. Raine's vivid descriptions of the Welsh countryside and the characters' way of life bring the story to life, making it a timeless classic of Welsh literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Autorenporträt
Allen Raine was the pen name of Anne Adalisa Beynon Puddicombe, a Welsh novelist born on October 6, 1836, in Newcastle Emlyn, United Kingdom. Raine became widely known for her novels, which resonated with a broad audience and sold over two million copies by 1912. Her works were primarily written in English, though she also had knowledge of Welsh. Throughout her career, she became a prominent figure in Welsh literature, often drawing from the landscapes, culture, and social conditions of Wales in her writing. Raine's novels typically explored themes of love, societal roles, and the struggles of rural life, capturing the essence of Welsh life in the 19th century. She passed away on June 21, 1908, at the age of 71 in Ceredigion, United Kingdom. Raine's legacy endures through her influential works that gave voice to the Welsh experience, making a lasting contribution to both Welsh and English literature. Her stories continue to be celebrated for their emotional depth and insight into human nature.