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Sheila KayeSmith

    Sheila Kaye-Smith captured the essence of rural life in Sussex and Kent in her early novels, exploring themes of farming, land inheritance, and the evolving roles of women. Later in her career, her writing shifted to focus on her religious convictions and her conversion to Catholicism. A devoted scholar of Jane Austen, she also collaborated on books exploring Austen's work.

    Soumrak rodu Alardů
    Johanna Godden
    Willow's Forge and Other Poems
    Saints in Sussex
    The Three Furlongers
    The View From the Parsonage
    • The Three Furlongers

      • 202 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This classical work is significant in the realm of English literature and has been preserved for future generations through modern republishing efforts. The book has been meticulously reformatted, retyped, and redesigned to ensure clarity and readability, avoiding the pitfalls of scanned copies. Its importance throughout history underscores its value in the genres of language and literature, making it a noteworthy addition for both scholars and enthusiasts alike.

      The Three Furlongers
    • Saints in Sussex by Sheila Kaye-Smith is a notable work that has been preserved through contemporary reformatting, ensuring its accessibility for future readers. The book has been meticulously retyped and redesigned, offering a clear and readable text that enhances the reading experience. This effort highlights the importance of maintaining literary heritage for both current and future generations.

      Saints in Sussex
    • Willow's Forge and Other Poems

      • 46 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Sheila Kaye-Smith, an English author, is celebrated for her novels set in the borderlands of Sussex and Kent, contributing to the English regional tradition. Her 1923 bestseller, which elevated her prominence, was followed by several successful works. The novel Joanna Godden gained renewed interest after its adaptation into the film The Loves of Joanna Godden, albeit with a different ending. In the 1980s, both Joanna Godden and Susan Spray were reissued by Virago press, highlighting her lasting impact on literature.

      Willow's Forge and Other Poems
    • Příběh ženy, která miluje tři muže, kteří jsou svým chováním úplně odlišní. Po smrti svého otce zdědí Joanna Goddenová ovčí farmu. Její rozhodnutí, farmařit sama, pobouří celé její okolí. Nespokojen z jejím rozhodnutím je i soused Arthur Alce Když se Joanně nedaří, přijímá pomoc Martina Trevora a chce se za něj provdat. Martin však předvečer svatby umírá.

      Jana Goddenová