Precious Bane by Mary Webb (English) Paperback Book

Description: Precious Bane by Mary Webb A bold reissue of a stunning novel in the tradition of Thomas Hardy and the Brontës - and a perennial favourite on the Virago Modern Classics list. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Brighter and better than Thomas Hardy . . . a marvellous writer Eloise Millar, GuardianPrudence Sarn was born with a cleft palate, her precious bane, for which she is persecuted as a witch by her superstitious neighbours. Hiding from daily ridicule, she takes refuge in the wild Shropshire countryside, developing a profound love of nature. Furtively, Prue longs to be loved and harbours a hopeless passion for Kester Woodseaves, the weaver.Prues brother, Gideon, is engaged to her only friend, but in his ambition for wealth at any cost, he incurs the wrath of his would-be father-in-law whose act of vengeance results in Prue being accused of murder. Only Kester, who has perceived her true worth, can defend her from the wrath of her accusers. Winner of the 1926 Prix Femina Vie Heureuse Prize, Precious Bane is a novel that enchants with its beauty and its timeless truths.With the publication of Precious Bane, a substantial readership came to respect Mary Webbs quiet genius . . . When she died at the age of 46, literature lost a voice that promised to speak for Shropshire as poignantly as Thomas Hardy had spoken for Wessex, Emily Bronte for Yorkshire - New York Times Flap With the publication of Precious Bane, a substantial readership came to respect Mary Webbs quiet genius . . . When she died at the age of forty-six, literature lost a voice that promised to speak for Shropshire as poignantly as Thomas Hardy had spoken for Wessex, Emily Bronte for Yorkshire - New York Times Prudence Sarn was born with her precious bane, a cleft palate, for which she is persecuted as a witch by her superstitious neighbours. Their daily ridicule drives Prue to take refuge in the wild Shropshire countryside, and she develops a profound love of nature. Furtively, Prue dreams of being , of being kissed on the lips, and harbours a hopeless passion for Kester Woodseaves, the weaver. Prues brother, Gideon, is hungry for wealth and power, whatever the cost. Gideon incurs the wrath of his would-be father-in-law, whose act of vengeance results in Prue being accused of murder. Only Kester, who has perceived her true worth, can defend her from her accusers. Winner of the 1926 Prix Femina Vie Heureuse Prize. Author Biography Mary Webb (1881-1927), poet, mystic and lover of nature, spent most of her life in Shropshire, which features in all of her novels. Admiring contemporaries described Webb as a strange genius and one of the best living writers. After a life of illness and near-poverty, Mary Webb died in Hampstead. Review Brighter and better than Thomas Hardy . . . a marvellous writer -- Eloise Millar * Guardian *Mary Webb need fear no comparison with any writer who has attempted to capture the soul of nature in words -- John BuchanWith the publication of Precious Bane, a substantial readership came to respect Mary Webbs quiet genius; and it is for this country classic that she has been remembered ever since. When she died at the age of 46, literature lost a voice that promised to speak for Shropshire as poignantly as Thomas Hardy had spoken for Wessex, Emily Bronte for Yorkshire * New York Times *[Webb] was a great mystic and a master of both "inscape" and landscape. Any dull afternoon in London is lifted by being transported to the Mary Webb country of the Shropshire hills and the Welsh borderland * Mail on Sunday *Mary Webb need fear no comparison with any writer who has attempted to capture the soul of nature in words * JOHN BUCHAN *[Webb] was a great mystic and a master of both "inscape" and landscape. Any dull afternoon in London is lifted by being transported to the Mary Webb country of the Shropshire hills and the Welsh borderland. * MAIL ON SUNDAY * Long Description Brighter and better than Thomas Hardy . . . a marvellous writer Eloise Millar, Guardian Prudence Sarn was born with a cleft palate, her precious bane, for which she is persecuted as a witch by her superstitious neighbours. Hiding from daily ridicule, she takes refuge in the wild Shropshire countryside, developing a profound love of nature. Furtively, Prue longs to be loved and harbours a hopeless passion for Kester Woodseaves, the weaver.Prues brother, Gideon, is engaged to her only friend, but in his ambition for wealth at any cost, he incurs the wrath of his would-be father-in-law whose act of vengeance results in Prue being accused of murder. Only Kester, who has perceived her true worth, can defend her from the wrath of her accusers. Winner of the 1926 Prix Femina Vie Heureuse Prize, Precious Bane is a novel that enchants with its beauty and its timeless truths. With the publication of Precious Bane, a substantial readership came to respect Mary Webbs quiet genius . . . When she died at the age of 46, literature lost a voice that promised to speak for Shropshire as poignantly as Thomas Hardy had spoken for Wessex, Emily Bronte for Yorkshire - New York Times Review Quote Mary Webb need fear no comparison with any writer who has attempted to capture the soul of nature in words Promotional "Headline" A bold reissue of a stunning novel in the tradition of Thomas Hardy and the Bront Details ISBN0349015643 Author Mary Webb Format Paperback Language English ISBN-10 0349015643 ISBN-13 9780349015644 Series Virago Modern Classics Pages 336 UK Release Date 2021-06-10 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2021 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Publication Date 2021-06-10 Imprint Virago Press Ltd DEWEY 823.912 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-09-09 NZ Release Date 2021-09-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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