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Set in Cornwall during 1870, the narrative follows Charles Wenmoth, a struggling apprentice blacksmith and Methodist lay preacher. Amidst the harsh realities of poverty, he navigates the stunning yet challenging landscape while caring for the sick and aiding the needy. As he grapples with his faith, he finds solace in nature's beauty and develops a deep connection with a girl who embodies resilience despite her illness. The story explores themes of faith, love, and the interplay between hardship and the appreciation of life’s simple joys.
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The Short Day Dying, Peter Hobbs
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Short Day Dying
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Hobbs
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780156032414
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set in Cornwall during 1870, the narrative follows Charles Wenmoth, a struggling apprentice blacksmith and Methodist lay preacher. Amidst the harsh realities of poverty, he navigates the stunning yet challenging landscape while caring for the sick and aiding the needy. As he grapples with his faith, he finds solace in nature's beauty and develops a deep connection with a girl who embodies resilience despite her illness. The story explores themes of faith, love, and the interplay between hardship and the appreciation of life’s simple joys.