A Son Of The Soil (1872)

A Son of the Soil is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and published in 1872. The story is set in the rural village of Carlingford, England, and follows the life of a young man named Leonard Franklin. Leonard is the son of a wealthy landowner and is expected to take over the family estate. However, he is more interested in pursuing his passion for literature and becomes a writer instead.As Leonard navigates the literary world, he becomes involved with a group of bohemian artists and falls in love with a woman named Hester. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Hester is already engaged to another man. Meanwhile, Leonard's father becomes ill, and he must decide whether to give up his literary dreams and take over the family estate or continue pursuing his passion.The novel explores themes of love, family, duty, and the tension between tradition and modernity. It also offers a glimpse into the literary world of Victorian England and the struggles faced by aspiring writers. Overall, A Son of the Soil is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced portrayal of life in rural England during the 19th century.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.