An Idyl Of The South

By Albery Allson Whitman

Book Overview

""An Idyl of the South"" is a novel written by Albery A. Whitman that takes place in the American South during the late 1800s. The story follows the life of a young woman named Lillian, who is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner. Lillian falls in love with a man named Jack, who is a poor farmer's son. Their love is forbidden due to their different social classes, and Lillian's father disapproves of their relationship. Despite the challenges they face, Lillian and Jack continue to see each other in secret.The novel also explores the themes of race and class in the South during this time period. The book portrays the societal norms and prejudices that existed during the era of slavery and the Reconstruction period that followed. The characters in the book struggle with these issues and their impact on their lives.Overall, ""An Idyl of the South"" is a compelling story of love and societal expectations in the American South during a tumultuous time in history. It provides a glimpse into the complex social dynamics of the region and the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge the status quo.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163708801
• ISBN13: 9781163708804
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"