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Kavanagh is a novel written by the renowned American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young Irishman named Owen Kavanagh, who moves to America in search of a better life. Kavanagh is a sensitive and introspective young man who struggles to find his place in the world. He is deeply influenced by his Catholic faith and his love of nature, and he spends much of his time contemplating the mysteries of life and the universe. Throughout the novel, Kavanagh faces a series of challenges and setbacks, including poverty, illness, and heartbreak. However, he remains steadfast in his belief that there is meaning and purpose to his life, and he continues to search for his true calling. As Kavanagh grows older, he becomes more involved in the world around him, and he begins to make meaningful connections with other people. He falls in love with a young woman named Mary Ashburton, and together they explore the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Ultimately, Kavanagh comes to realize that his true calling is to be a writer, and he begins to pursue this passion with great fervor. Through his writing, he is able to explore the deepest mysteries of the human experience, and he becomes a celebrated author and thinker.Kavanagh is a deeply philosophical and introspective novel that explores the nature of faith, love, and the human experience. It is a beautiful and moving work that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.""Ungrateful people! Could you not watch with me one hour?"" exclaimed he, in that excited and bitter moment; as if he had thought that on that solemn night the whole parish would have watched, while he was writing his farewell discourse. He pressed his hot brow against the window-pane to allay its fever; and across the tremulous wavelets of the river the tranquil moon sent towards him a silvery shaft of light, like an angelic salutation. And the consoling thought came to him, that not only this river, but all rivers and lakes, and the great sea itself, were flashing with this heavenly light.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781169232785
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 90
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 178x254x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 376 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 30. november 2024
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Kavanagh is a novel written by the renowned American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young Irishman named Owen Kavanagh, who moves to America in search of a better life. Kavanagh is a sensitive and introspective young man who struggles to find his place in the world. He is deeply influenced by his Catholic faith and his love of nature, and he spends much of his time contemplating the mysteries of life and the universe. Throughout the novel, Kavanagh faces a series of challenges and setbacks, including poverty, illness, and heartbreak. However, he remains steadfast in his belief that there is meaning and purpose to his life, and he continues to search for his true calling. As Kavanagh grows older, he becomes more involved in the world around him, and he begins to make meaningful connections with other people. He falls in love with a young woman named Mary Ashburton, and together they explore the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Ultimately, Kavanagh comes to realize that his true calling is to be a writer, and he begins to pursue this passion with great fervor. Through his writing, he is able to explore the deepest mysteries of the human experience, and he becomes a celebrated author and thinker.Kavanagh is a deeply philosophical and introspective novel that explores the nature of faith, love, and the human experience. It is a beautiful and moving work that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.""Ungrateful people! Could you not watch with me one hour?"" exclaimed he, in that excited and bitter moment; as if he had thought that on that solemn night the whole parish would have watched, while he was writing his farewell discourse. He pressed his hot brow against the window-pane to allay its fever; and across the tremulous wavelets of the river the tranquil moon sent towards him a silvery shaft of light, like an angelic salutation. And the consoling thought came to him, that not only this river, but all rivers and lakes, and the great sea itself, were flashing with this heavenly light.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.

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