The Mother (1909) - Eden Phillpotts - Bog

The Mother is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and published in 1909. The story revolves around a woman named Mary O'Neill, who is a single mother struggling to raise her son, Michael, in a small village in Devon, England. Mary is devoted to her son and works hard to provide for him, but she faces many challenges, including poverty, social ostracism, and the disapproval of her own family. The novel explores themes such as motherhood, poverty, social class, and the role of women in society. It also delves into the complex relationships between parents and children, as well as the tensions that arise when traditional values clash with modern ideas.As the story progresses, Mary's life becomes increasingly difficult, and she must navigate a series of crises, including a devastating flood that threatens her village. Through it all, she remains steadfast in her love for her son and her determination to provide him with a better life. The Mother is a poignant and powerful novel that offers a vivid portrait of life in rural England at the turn of the 20th century. It is a timeless story of love, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between a mother and her child.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.