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A Hermit's Tale
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A Hermit’s Tale

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"A Hermit's Tale," recorded by his own hand and found in his cell, offers a compelling glimpse into the life of a solitary figure. Written by Sophia Lee and originally published in 1786, this narrative delves into themes of isolation, repentance, and the search for inner peace. Set against a backdrop that evokes both the historical and gothic sensibilities of the late 18th century, the tale explores the psychological landscape of a man choosing to withdraw from society.

Lee's work provides a fascinating perspective on the period's attitudes toward religion, morality, and the individual's place in the world, and it remains a valuable contribution to historical fiction and early gothic literature. Readers interested in exploring historical fiction and the roots of gothic themes will find much to ponder in this rediscovered work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
48
ISBN
9781024208320

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"A Hermit's Tale," recorded by his own hand and found in his cell, offers a compelling glimpse into the life of a solitary figure. Written by Sophia Lee and originally published in 1786, this narrative delves into themes of isolation, repentance, and the search for inner peace. Set against a backdrop that evokes both the historical and gothic sensibilities of the late 18th century, the tale explores the psychological landscape of a man choosing to withdraw from society.

Lee's work provides a fascinating perspective on the period's attitudes toward religion, morality, and the individual's place in the world, and it remains a valuable contribution to historical fiction and early gothic literature. Readers interested in exploring historical fiction and the roots of gothic themes will find much to ponder in this rediscovered work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
48
ISBN
9781024208320