Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest by W. H. Hudson

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Author Hudson, W. H. (William Henry), 1841-1922
Title Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest
Credits Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger
Summary "Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest" by W. H. Hudson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the character of Mr. Abel, who is a Venezuelan expatriate living in Georgetown, interweaving themes of love, nature, and adventure as he recounts his experiences and the mysterious charm that surrounds him, particularly in relation to the enigmatic bird-girl Rima. At the start of the book, the narrative unveils the intriguing friendship between the narrator and Abel, highlighting Abel's past in Venezuela and his deep connection with nature. The prologue reveals Abel’s intimate knowledge of the indigenous peoples and a haunting chapter from his life that has left him changed. The first chapter takes readers through Abel’s escape from a politically unstable Venezuela to the wilds of Guayana, where he dreams of exploring untouched territories and meeting Indigenous tribes. The tone is set with descriptions of nature's beauty contrasted with human struggles, suggesting a profound exploration of the themes of civilization versus nature and the longing for personal and spiritual discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Love stories
Subject South America -- Fiction
Subject Rain forests -- Fiction
Subject Wild women -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 942
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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