The Crater by Robert Gore Browne
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"The Crater" by Robert Gore Browne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly against the backdrop of colonial Africa. The narrative introduces Norah, a woman caught between the expectations of her marriage to Archie Sinclair, a dutiful but reticent husband, and her rekindled connection with the charismatic Dick Ward. At the start of the novel, tensions
arise aboard a ship traveling off the East Coast of Africa, where Ross, a fellow passenger, prepares to share an intriguing tale about Norah Sinclair. As their conversation unfolds, Ross sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Norah's past, revealing her beauty, adventurous spirit, and her longing for more than the isolated life she's endured on a farm with Archie. The opening portion paints a vivid picture of Norah's inner turmoil as she grapples with her marriage and her attraction to Dick, who represents a tantalizing escape from her mundane reality. As the plot develops, readers are drawn into Norah's struggles and the profound implications of her choices, setting the tone for a compelling exploration of love and desire amid the harsh realities of life in Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gore Browne, Robert |
|---|---|
| Title | The Crater |
| Original Publication | United States: George H. Doran Company,1926. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | Storytelling -- Fiction |
| Subject | Tanganyika, Lake -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67694 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67694-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 255 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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