Helen Of The Glen

A Tale Of The Scotch Covenanter (1841)

von Robert Pollok

116 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Helen of the Glen is a historical fiction novel written by Robert Pollok and published in 1841. The story is set in Scotland during the 17th century and follows the life of Helen Mar, a young woman who is a member of the Covenanter movement. The Covenanters were a group of Scottish Presbyterians who opposed the religious policies of the ruling government and fought for their rights and freedoms.Helen is a strong-willed and independent woman who is deeply committed to her faith and her people. She is forced to flee her home and go into hiding when the government begins to crack down on the Covenanters. During her time in hiding, she meets and falls in love with a young man named Allan, who is also a member of the movement.The novel explores the themes of love, faith, and freedom, as well as the struggles and sacrifices made by the Covenanters in their fight against oppression. It also touches on the political and religious tensions of the time, as well as the harsh realities of life for those who dared to resist the government.Overall, Helen of the Glen is a compelling and emotional story that offers a glimpse into a tumultuous period in Scottish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, Scottish history, or the struggles of religious minorities.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781104093051
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.02.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC