By Violence (1918)

By Violence is a novel written by John Trevena and published in 1918. The story is set in a small village in Cornwall, England, and follows the life of a young man named Peter Penhale. Peter is a hardworking farmer who is deeply in love with his childhood sweetheart, Mary Tregenza. However, their relationship is threatened when Mary's father, a wealthy landowner, forbids her from marrying Peter and instead arranges for her to marry a wealthy aristocrat. Desperate to be with Mary, Peter turns to violence and becomes involved in a feud with Mary's father and his cronies. As the conflict intensifies, Peter is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and the toll they take on his own life and the lives of those around him. Through Peter's story, Trevena explores themes of love, class conflict, and the destructive power of violence. The novel is written in a vivid and descriptive style, capturing the rugged beauty of the Cornish landscape and the harsh realities of life in a small, insular community. By Violence is a compelling and thought-provoking read, offering a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions.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.