Publisher's Synopsis
The Raven and the Swallow is a novel written by Alfred Kenneth Hare in 1908. The story revolves around the two titular birds and their intertwined fates. The raven, a symbol of death and darkness, meets the swallow, a symbol of life and light, and the two develop a unique relationship. The raven is drawn to the swallow's beauty and innocence, while the swallow is fascinated by the raven's mysterious and ominous aura. As the story progresses, the two birds become entangled in a web of love, jealousy, and betrayal, ultimately leading to a tragic end. Through the narrative, Hare explores themes of love, death, and the duality of human nature. The Raven and the Swallow is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its hauntingly beautiful prose and poignant message.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.
