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Deserted 1898

By Edward Bellamy

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

"Deserted" by Edward Bellamy is a novel written in the late 19th century. This romantic fiction follows the intertwining lives of two main characters,...

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2007-09-21
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"Deserted" by Edward Bellamy is a novel written in the late 19th century. This romantic fiction follows the intertwining lives of two main characters, Miss Jennie Dwyer and Mr. Lombard, as they travel across the Nevada desert on a train. The story delves into themes of love, misunderstanding, and the stark beauty of the desert landscape, illustrating how unexpected circumstances can lead to new connections. The narrative begins with Jennie and Lombard enjoying a train journey, where their initial flirting quickly turns into a misunderstanding when Lombard proposes, and Jennie declines. However, their relationship takes a critical twist when the train leaves them stranded in the desert overnight. Forced to navigate their feelings amidst the harsh conditions, their subsequent experiences bring them closer together, leading to a heartfelt resolution. Ultimately, "Deserted" not only explores the depths of human emotion in the face of adversity but also highlights the delicate balance between misunderstanding and intimacy in romantic relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Edward Bellamy was an American author, journalist, and political activist most famous for his utopian novel Looking Backward. Bellamy's vision of a harmonious future world inspired the formation of numerous "Nationalist Clubs" dedicated to the propagation of his political ideas.

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