Charlemont Or The Pride Of The Village: A Tale Of Kentucky

By William Gilmore Simms

Book Overview

Charlemont or The Pride of the Village: A Tale of Kentucky is a novel written by William Gilmore Simms. The story is set in the early 19th century in Kentucky and revolves around the life of a young man named Edward Colleton. Edward is the heir to a large plantation and is loved by all in the village of Charlemont. However, his pride and arrogance lead him to make some bad decisions that ultimately lead to his downfall.The novel explores themes of love, pride, honor, and redemption. It also portrays the social and cultural norms of the time, including the institution of slavery. The characters in the novel are well-developed and the plot is engaging, with several twists and turns that keep the reader hooked until the end.Overall, Charlemont or The Pride of the Village: A Tale of Kentucky is a classic novel that offers a glimpse into the life and times of early 19th-century America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and history.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: 1162657553
• ISBN13: 9781162657554
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"