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Lying Prophets: A Novel

1897

Eden Phillpotts

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Lying Prophets: A Novel

Eden Phillpotts

1897

British Literature, Novels

Lying Prophets, published in 1897 by Eden Phillpotts, is a novel set in the fishing village of Newlyn, Cornwall. It follows the life of struggling artist John Barron as he navigates his feelings for Joan Tregenza, the daughter of a local fisherman, amidst the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of art, love, and community dynamics, vividly depicting the coastal landscape and the daily lives of its inhabitants.

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