Bøger af John Chalkhill

Thealma and Clearchus is a pastoral romance novel written by John Chalkhill and originally published in 1820. The novel tells the story of two young lovers, Thealma and Clearchus, who meet and fall in love in the idyllic countryside. The novel is set in a pastoral landscape, filled with lush forests, rolling hills, and babbling brooks.As the story unfolds, Thealma and Clearchus must navigate the challenges of their love, including interference from jealous rivals and the disapproval of their families. Despite these obstacles, the two remain devoted to each other and are determined to make their love work.Throughout the novel, Chalkhill explores themes of love, loyalty, and the power of nature. The pastoral setting serves as a metaphor for the purity and simplicity of their love, while the obstacles they face represent the challenges that come with any relationship.Thealma and Clearchus is a classic example of a pastoral romance, a genre that was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. The novel is known for its beautiful language, vivid descriptions of nature, and poignant portrayal of love and devotion.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.