“But during those two months of fog . . . the saddest and the heaviest thing was to stand beside the sea. To be upon the beach yourself, and see the long waves coming in; to know that they are long waves, but only see a piece of them. And to hear them lifting roundly, swelling over smooth green rocks, plashing down in the hollow corners, but bearing on all the same as ever, soft and sleek and sorrowful, till their little noise is over.”
Lorna Doone is a classic historical novel that delves into the lives of the Doone family, whose exploits unfold against the backdrop of the English countryside during the late 18th century. The story revolves around the romantic relationship between Lorna Doone and her love interest, and the various challenges and adventures they face amidst the rugged landscape and political tensions of the time. more
R.D. Blackmore was an English novelist renowned for his romantic novels. Born on June 7, 1825, and passing away on January 20, 1900, Blackmore's works often portrayed the English countryside and its inhabitants. He is best known for his novel 'Lorna Doone'. more
“I feel like crying. There's something so sad about broken concrete.”
“We did not exist, the we we thought we'd always be.”
“Pain writes the words, sorrow wields the pen, tears wet the paper, and the story mends the heart.”
“Soon, the pain will be over!”