A Pair of Blue Eyes Tragic Romance in Victorian Cornwall, Love Triangle, Social Divide, and Forbidden Passions
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
11.06.2025
Verlag
BoD – Books on Demand – FrankreichSeitenzahl
530
Maße (L/B/H)
21/14.8/3.7 cm
Gewicht
760 g
Auflage
1
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-2-322-55625-0
Elfride Swancourt, a spirited young woman with striking blue eyes, resides in the isolated village of Endelstow, Cornwall. The novel follows her emotional journey as she becomes entangled in a poignant love triangle, torn between two men of contrasting backgrounds. Stephen Smith, a humble yet ambitious architect, awakens in Elfride a genuine passion, while Henry Knight, an intellectual from London, represents respectability and social advancement.
Their relationships unfold against the rigid backdrop of Victorian society, where social class conflict and restrictive gender norms dictate fate. When Elfrides father discovers Stephens modest origins, he forbids their union. Knight, meanwhile, rejects Elfride upon learning of her past, exposing the double standards of the era. Trapped by family expectations and harsh judgment, Elfride marries Lord Luxellian out of despair, sealing her tragic destiny.
Set amidst dramatic Cornish landscapes steep cliffs, gothic churches, and windswept moors Thomas Hardys novel blends literary realism with melodramatic elements. Drawing from his own experiences as an architect and his romance with Emma Gifford, Hardy crafts a story that foreshadows his later masterpieces, such as Tess of the dUrbervilles and Jude the Obscure. The novel is a compelling exploration of desire, social critique, and the inescapable forces of fate.
Their relationships unfold against the rigid backdrop of Victorian society, where social class conflict and restrictive gender norms dictate fate. When Elfrides father discovers Stephens modest origins, he forbids their union. Knight, meanwhile, rejects Elfride upon learning of her past, exposing the double standards of the era. Trapped by family expectations and harsh judgment, Elfride marries Lord Luxellian out of despair, sealing her tragic destiny.
Set amidst dramatic Cornish landscapes steep cliffs, gothic churches, and windswept moors Thomas Hardys novel blends literary realism with melodramatic elements. Drawing from his own experiences as an architect and his romance with Emma Gifford, Hardy crafts a story that foreshadows his later masterpieces, such as Tess of the dUrbervilles and Jude the Obscure. The novel is a compelling exploration of desire, social critique, and the inescapable forces of fate.
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