Lorna Doone
About this book
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.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 16616 readers · 458 pages · ≈ 8 h 29 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Lorna Doone?
About ≈ 8 h 29 m — 458 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Lorna Doone?
458 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Lorna Doone?
It sits on the Adventure, History, Fiction shelves.
Has Lorna Doone been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Lorna Doone (1951), Lorna Doone (1934), Lorna Doone (1922), Lorna Doone (1912).
Is Lorna Doone in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Lorna Doone?
The main characters include Louis Maison.
Where does Lorna Doone take place?
It is set in Exmoor (England), Great Britain during 1660-1714.
Who wrote Lorna Doone?
R. D. Blackmore (1825–1900).
Where can I read Lorna Doone online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library