R. D. Blackmore
R. D. Blackmore, or Richard Doddridge Blackmore, was a famous English novelist of the Victorian era, best known for his classic novel 'Lorna Doone' (1869). He was born on June 7, 1825, in Longworth, Berkshire, and passed away on January 20, 1900. Blackmore was a prolific writer and a pioneer of the romantic adventure genre in literature. His work is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the English countryside and his deep understanding of rural life.
Books
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1. Lorna Doone
Set in the 17th century in the Exmoor region of England, the novel is a romantic adventure centered around John Ridd, a farmer who falls in love with Lorna Doone, a beautiful girl from a notorious family of outlaws. Their star-crossed relationship faces numerous obstacles, including social class differences, family feuds, and the violent history between the Doones and the Ridds. As John strives to rescue Lorna from her family's criminal clutches and the machinations of a villainous nobleman, the story unfolds with themes of justice, revenge, and the power of love to overcome adversity.
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