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Lorna Doone: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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This work is called a 'romance,' because the incidents, characters, time, and scenery, are alike romantic. And in shaping this old tale, the Writer neither dares, nor desires, to claim for it the dignity or cumber it with the difficulty of an historic novel.

Quick facts about Lorna Doone

  • Title: Lorna Doone
  • Author: R. D. Blackmore
  • First published: 1656
  • Genre: readers, fiction, monmouth's rebellion, 1685
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL3686133W

Where to read Lorna Doone

Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lorna Doone about?

This work is called a 'romance,' because the incidents, characters, time, and scenery, are alike romantic.

Who wrote Lorna Doone?

Lorna Doone was written by R. D. Blackmore.

When was Lorna Doone published?

Lorna Doone was first published in 1656.

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