The Philosopher In The Apple Orchard (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162845432)

The Philosopher in the Apple Orchard is a novel by British author Anthony Hope. It tells the story of Professor Richard Linnell, a philosopher who has grown disillusioned with academia and decides to retire to a small cottage in the countryside. There, he spends his days tending to his apple orchard and contemplating the mysteries of life.One day, a young woman named Marjorie comes to visit him and they strike up a friendship. As they spend more time together, Marjorie reveals that she is engaged to a wealthy man who she does not love. Linnell becomes determined to help her break free from this unhappy situation and find true happiness.The novel explores themes of love, freedom, and the pursuit of knowledge. It is a gentle and contemplative work, full of philosophical musings and beautiful descriptions of nature. The Philosopher in the Apple Orchard is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Comedies of Courtship, by Anthony Hope. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141791274X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anthony Hope
ISBN-10: 1162845430
ISBN-13: 9781162845432
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 26
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.05d