Synopsis
A brisk, village-set drama about a labourer’s hard luck and the choices that test loyalty and pride. Set among farmers, a scheming squire, and a determined young woman, it blends conflict, romance, and moments of warmth with lively stage humor.
This edition presents a period farce where debt, social status, and family means collide with personal courage. The action moves from a cottage to an alehouse and a manor house, weaving between tense confrontations and lighter, music-filled interludes.
- A grounding in rural life and class tensions
- Romantic threads and personal loyalties tested
- Dramatic confrontations balanced with humor and song
- A vivid sense of turn‑of‑the‑century stagecraft and atmosphere
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic stage works, character-driven plots, and period comedies with heart.
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Luke the Labourer (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the intricate web of relationships, power dynamics, and social injustices that permeate a rural English community. The author uses vivid language and detailed characterizations to illuminate the lives of several individuals navigating a world of class disparity, prejudice, and personal tragedy. We meet Farmer Wakeeld, a once prosperous man now facing ruin and imprisonment, and Luke, a laborer consumed by bitterness and seeking revenge for past injustices. The book delves into themes of class conflict, poverty, and the corrosive effects of revenge, echoing classic works of social commentary from Dickens to Hardy. The author meticulously crafts a world of nuanced human interaction, exposing the vulnerability of the poor and the corrosive influence of unchecked power. Through the characters' struggles, the author unveils the complex realities of rural life in a bygone era, showcasing the enduring human need for justice, understanding, and redemption, reminding us of the timeless power of these themes in shaping human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331141945_0
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Luke the Labourer Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331141945
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Luke the Labourer Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331141945
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