Lorna Doone (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: R. D. Blackmore
- First Published: 1869
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Adventure
- Time of Work: Late seventeenth century
- Setting: England
- Genres: Long fiction, Historical fiction, Adventure
- Subjects: Love or romance, Nature, England or English people, Honesty, Seventeenth century, Cruelty, Adventure, Espionage or spies, Outlaws, Nostalgia
- Locales: England
Characters Discussed
John Ridd, the narrator and courageous hero. His hatred of the outlaw Doone clan is at variance with his love for beautiful Lorna Doone. At last, after many adventures, including the vanquishing of the Doones, he marries Lorna.
Sir Ensor Doone, the head of the Doone clan, loved by Lorna. Dying, he gives his blessing to her and John Ridd.
Lorna Doone, Sir Ensor’s ward. Captured by the Doones when a small child, she turns out to be an heiress, Lady Dugal. In love with John Ridd and hating the savage members of the Doone clan, she bravely...
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