Felicia: A Novel (1891)

By Fanny Noailles Dickinson Murfree

Book Overview

Felicia: A Novel is a literary work written by Fanny N. D. Murfree and published in 1891. The novel tells the story of Felicia, a young woman who lives in the rural South during the post-Civil War period. Felicia is a strong-willed and independent character who struggles to find her place in a society that is still deeply divided by race and class.As the novel progresses, Felicia becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a wealthy young man named Richard. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Richard's family disapproves of Felicia's lower social status. Felicia must navigate the challenges of their relationship while also dealing with the broader social issues of her time.Throughout the novel, Murfree explores themes of love, class, race, and gender. She offers a nuanced portrayal of life in the South during the late 19th century, shedding light on the complex social dynamics that shaped the region during this time period.Overall, Felicia: A Novel is a powerful work of literature that offers a compelling look at the challenges faced by women and minorities in the post-Civil War South. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, literature, or social justice issues.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: 1164130722
• ISBN13: 9781164130727
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"