The Mills Of The Gods (1908)

von Elizabeth Robins

168 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Mills of the Gods is a novel written by Elizabeth Robins and published in 1908. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Ogden. Mary is an American heiress who travels to England to marry a wealthy Englishman named Sir Wilfred Elton. However, her plans are disrupted when she falls in love with a young journalist named Hugh Roughsedge.The novel explores themes of love, class, and social change. Mary's journey from America to England represents the changing social dynamics of the time, as the old aristocracy gives way to the rising power of the middle class. The title of the novel, ""The Mills of the Gods"", refers to the idea that justice is inevitable and that those who abuse their power will eventually face the consequences.Robins' writing is praised for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its nuanced portrayal of the characters' emotions and motivations. The novel is considered a classic of early 20th-century literature and is still widely read today.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: 9781437062236
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC