Beyond the Marshes E-Book

Ralph Connor

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020

Beschreibung

In "Beyond the Marshes," Ralph Connor delves into the intricate tapestry of rural life in early 20th-century Canada, exploring themes of faith, community, and the struggle for personal redemption. Written in a lyrical yet accessible style, the novel weaves rich descriptions of the Canadian landscape with the nuanced emotional lives of its characters. Through the lens of small-town dynamics and pastoral imagery, Connor reflects on the societal shifts of his time, interlacing elements of both realism and romanticism, ultimately crafting a poignant narrative that resonates with the human condition. Ralph Connor, a pen name for Charles William Gordon, was a prominent Canadian author and Presbyterian minister whose experiences in the Canadian wilderness deeply influenced his literary voice. Raised in a region rife with tales of adventure and spirituality, Connor's work often grapples with moral dilemmas and the quest for purpose, mirroring his own journey of faith and dedication to the betterment of society. His commitment to social issues and the environment is palpably reflected in the trials faced by his characters, positioning him as a voice of his generation. "Beyond the Marshes" is highly recommended for readers interested in Canadian literature, pastoral narratives, and explorations of spiritual themes. Connor's rich prose invites readers to reflect on their own lives and communities, making this novel a timeless exploration of the values that bind us together amidst life's tumult. 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.

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Ralph Connor

Beyond the Marshes

Published by Good Press, 2020

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EAN 4064066104689

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Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight, by The Westminster Company, Limited, at the Department of Agriculture.

Have you ever caught the scent of the clover as you were whirled away by the train beyond the city on a summer's day and sped through the rich pasture lands? And do you remember how you stepped forth at the first halting-place to secure a sprig of the sweet, homely flower that had spoken to you so eloquently in its own language, and how you pressed it in your book? Does not its perfume remain with you till this day? And every now and then a fragrance is wafted to our inner senses as we read some simple story which is to us as a breath of the clover, bringing us a message of sweetness and beauty, and going straight to our hearts with the power that belongs to the secrets which lie hidden at our lifers core.

And this sweet prairie idyll is surely one of those fragrant messages which lays its hold on us as we pause for a moment in the midst of our fevered lives and anxious thoughts, and step across the threshold of that chamber where we must needs put our shoes from off our feet, for the place whereon we stand is holy ground. And as we press on again to life's duties, may we bear with us something of the precious perfume diffused by plants which are divine in their origin and which must be divine in their influence.

ISHBEL ABERDEEN

BEYOND THE MARSHES

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The missionary of the Bonjour field found me standing bag in hand upon the railway platform watching my train steam away to the east. He is glad to see me. I am of his own kind, and there are so few of his kind about that his welcome is strong and warm. He is brown and spare and tough-looking. For six months he has driven along the pitching trails and corduroy roads, drenched by rains, scorched by suns, and pursued by the flies. As to the flies there is something to be said. They add much to the missionary's burden, and furnish unequaled opportunity for the exercise of the Christian graces of patience and self-control. In early spring they appear, and throughout the whole summer they continue in varying forms, but in unvarying persistence and ferocity. There are marsh flies, the bulldogs, "which take the piece right out," the gray wings, the blue devils (local name), which doubtless take several pieces right out, the mosquitoes, unsleeping, unmerciful, unspeakable, the sand flies, which go right in and disappear, and the black flies.

"When do they go away?" I asked a native.

"Oh, them black fellows go away on snow-shoes."