Synopsis
"Driven Back to Eden" explores the transformative journey of a family seeking a better, simpler life away from the pressures of urban living. The novel examines the struggles of a father torn between the demands of city life and the well-being of his family, particularly his children, who are affected by the chaos and unhealthy influences of the urban environment. The decision to leave behind a crowded city in search of a healthier life in the countryside reflects a desire for renewal, both physically and spiritually. As the family embarks on this transition, the narrative delves into themes of parental responsibility, the importance of environment on personal well-being, and the pursuit of a more meaningful existence. The emotional core of the story lies in the dynamics between the family members as they adjust to the challenges of rural life. Their journey underscores the strength of familial bonds and the sacrifices parents make in the hopes of providing a better future for their children. The novel captures both the struggles and rewards of returning to a simpler, more fulfilling way of life.
About the Author
Edward Payson Roe was an American novelist, Presbyterian clergyman, gardener, and historian. Edward Payson Roe was born in the settlement of Moodna, which is now part of New Windsor, New York. He attended Williams College and the Auburn Theological Seminary. In 1862, he was appointed chaplain of the Second New York Cavalry, United States Volunteers, and in 1864, chaplain of Hampton Hospital in Virginia. From 1866 to 1874, he was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Highland Falls, New York. In 1874, he moved to Cornwall-On-Hudson, where he focused on fiction writing and horticulture. During the American Civil War, he published weekly letters to the New York Evangelist and later lectured on the conflict and wrote for publications. He married Anna Paulina Sands in 1863 and had a number of children. Sarah married Olympic fencer Charles T. Tatham, while Pauline married landscape painter Henry Charles Lee. His writings were well-received in their day, particularly among middle-class readers in England and America, and were translated into other European languages. Their strong moral and theological aim helped to overcome America's Puritan prejudice toward works of fiction. One of his most common criticisms was that his writing resembled sermons.
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