Beulah

By Augusta Jane Evans and Augusta Jane Evans

Book Overview

Beulah unfolds a tender tale of faith, longing, and steadfast resolve set against the quiet majesty of the antebellum American South. A 1-2 line hook: a heart drawn to virtue amidst society's strict codes, a love tested by time, duty, and devotion. This mid nineteenth century novel balances romance and redemption with a keen eye for social constraints and reform. Evocative and deeply sentimental Christian fiction, it threads religious devotion through intimate relationships and the daily trials of women navigating duty, honour, and conscience. The Georgia setting gives the narrative a rich sense of place, shaping choices and affections in a southern historical fiction landscape that feels both timeless and immediate. It invites casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike to experience a story that is at once accessible and deeply resonant, a definite entry in any Victorian era novels reading list and classic literature study. Literary and historical significance are woven into Beulah's fabric: a popular inspiration in its era, now restored for today's and future generations, offering a window into the cultural and moral preoccupations of its time. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure for the romance readers collection, Beulah stands as a carefully preserved beacon of southern literary heritage and enduring human faith. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354844413
• ISBN13: 9789354844416
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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....