Driven Back to Eden

The story is set in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York and revolves around the experiences of the main character Phil and his family. Phil is a young ambitious farmer who after the death of his father takes on the responsibility of managing the family farm and providing for his mother and siblings. The novel follows Phil's struggles to improve the farm and provide for his family in the midst of adversity.The title Driven Back to Eden suggests the novel's theme of returning to a more natural and harmonious way of life. The story explores the contrast between the simple rural life close to nature and the hustle and bustle of the urban world. It touches on issues such as the impact of industrialization and the loss of connection to the land and nature.As with many of Edward Payson Roe's novels Driven Back to Eden also includes moral and religious elements. The characters grapple with questions of faith and morality in the face of life's challenges and trials. The novel emphasizes the importance of family the virtues of hard work and the redemptive power of nature.Roe's works were popular in the late 19th century and appealed to a wide readership due to their combination of romantic storytelling and moral themes. While his novels might be considered somewhat sentimental by contemporary standards they provide insight into the values and concerns of the time in which they were written.