Ellie: Or The Human Comedy (1855)

By John Esten Cooke

Book Overview

Ellie: Or The Human Comedy is a novel written by John Esten Cooke in 1855. The story follows the life of Ellie Graham, a young woman who lives in Virginia during the 1850s. Ellie is a kind and intelligent person who is loved by everyone in her community. She is also deeply in love with a man named Frank Meriwether, who is a wealthy and influential person in the town. However, Frank is engaged to another woman, and Ellie is forced to watch from the sidelines as he prepares for his wedding. As the story progresses, Ellie becomes involved in the lives of other people in her community, including a young woman named Lucy, who is being courted by a man named Tom. Ellie helps Lucy navigate the complicated world of love and relationships, and in the process, she learns a lot about herself and the people around her. Throughout the book, Cooke explores themes of love, loyalty, and morality. He also provides a vivid depiction of life in Virginia during the 1850s, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, social customs, and political climate of the time. Overall, Ellie: Or The Human Comedy is a compelling novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century Virginia. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption that will resonate with readers of all ages.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: 1166068692
• ISBN13: 9781166068691
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 610 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"