
Lolly Willowes: or, the Loving Huntsman
'Lolly Willowes: or, the Loving Huntsman' Summary
Lolly Willowes, a woman of independent spirit, feels trapped by the expectations of her family and the limitations imposed by her social circle. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery by moving to a secluded village, where she finds solace in the natural world and delves into the mystical realm of witchcraft. She learns to harness her abilities and embraces a life of freedom, rejecting the conventions of her past. As Lolly becomes a respected figure in the village, she attracts the attention of a mysterious huntsman, who represents a potential love interest and a new chapter in her life. However, Lolly's journey is not without its challenges as she confronts her own anxieties and the judgments of those who misunderstand her path. Through Lolly's transformation, Sylvia Townsend Warner crafts a witty and insightful exploration of female agency, the search for self-expression, and the power of embracing the unconventional.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
EnglishPublished In
1926Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
Related books

Niels Holgersson's Wonderbare Reis by Selma Lagerlof
Niels Holgersson is a mischievous young boy who lives on a farm in Skåne, Sweden. He is unkind to the animals, often teasing and tormenting them. One...

Grim Tales by E. Nesbit
E. Nesbit's 'Grim Tales' is a collection of short stories that delve into the mysterious and unsettling. These tales, often featuring children as prot...

Mr. Weston's Good Wine by T. F. Powys
T.F. Powys's 'Mr. Weston's Good Wine' is a captivating novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the presence of divine intervention in...

Aventures d'Alice au Pays des Merveilles by Lewis Carroll
"Alice au Pays des Merveilles" est un classique intemporel qui a captivé l'imagination des lecteurs de tous âges depuis sa première publication en 186...

Libro de Las Mil Noches y Una Noche Volumen 2 by Anonymous
This volume, part of the complete collection of "Las Mil y Una Noches", presents a series of stories from the Arabic tradition. These tales are known...

Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
LibriVox volunteers bring you 19 different recordings of Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of Jun...

I︠A︡k Ivan zrobyv chudesne sudno i pry pomochy chudesnykh tovaryshiv distav t︠s︡arivnu za z︠h︡inku by Ivan Rudchenko
This collection of Ukrainian folk tales, compiled from the works of V. Hnatiuk and I. Rudchenko, offers a vibrant tapestry of traditional stories. The...

Historie van mejuffrouw Sara Burgerhart by Aagje Deken
Sara Burgerhart is een jong meisje dat correspondeert met haar vriendinnen, aanbidders en familie. Die mensen schrijven elkaar ook allemaal. Het boek...

Harding's Luck by E. Nesbit
"Harding's Luck" is the sequel to E. Nesbit's classic children's novel, "The House of Arden." Dickie Harding, a disabled boy, discovers an old magic t...

Mermaid by Lily Dougall
Dr. Caius Simpson finds himself inexplicably drawn to the sea, captivated by the allure of a mysterious mermaid. He questions his sanity as he seeks a...
Reviews for Lolly Willowes: or, the Loving Huntsman
No reviews posted or approved, yet...