Beulah

By Augusta Jane Evans and Augusta Jane Evans

Book Overview

""Beulah"" is a novel written by Augusta J. Evans, first published in 1859. The story is set in the American South during the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Beulah Benton. Beulah is an orphan who was raised by her grandparents and has a passion for literature and education. She is also a devout Christian and struggles with her faith throughout the novel.As Beulah grows up, she faces many challenges and obstacles, including poverty, illness, and the death of her grandparents. She eventually becomes a teacher and falls in love with a wealthy plantation owner named Dr. Hartwell. However, their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses and Beulah's own insecurities.The novel explores themes of love, faith, social class, and the role of women in society. It also provides a glimpse into the culture and customs of the American South during this time period. ""Beulah"" was a popular and influential novel in its time and is still considered a classic work of Southern literature.""I mean, keep your eyes open."" Harriet vanished in the dark passage, and Beulah locked the door, feeling that now she was indeed alone, and could freely indulge the grief that had so long sought to veil itself from curious eyes. Yet there was no disposition to cry. She sat down on the bed and mused on the strange freak of fortune which had so suddenly elevated the humble nurse into the possessor of that elegantly furnished apartment. There was no elation in the quiet wonder with which she surveyed the change in her position. She did not belong there, she had no claim on the master of the house, and she felt that she was trespassing on the rights of the beautiful Pauline.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: 1162655399
• ISBN13: 9781162655390
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A woman unwilling to submit

This novel is about Beulah, a woman who despite her chances to have a "perfect" life refuses to submit to convention. Much of the book focuses on philosophy as a justification for her position and at other times a condemnation of her actions. A wonderful read for the deep thinker. Definitely not beach reading....