Gracia, A Social Tragedy (1899)

By Frank Everett Plummer

Book Overview

Gracia, A Social Tragedy is a novel written by Frank Everett Plummer and published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Gracia, a young woman from a wealthy family who falls in love with a man named Eugene, who is from a lower social class. Despite her family's objections, Gracia marries Eugene and they move to a small town where they struggle to make ends meet.As the story progresses, Gracia's life becomes more and more difficult. She is shunned by her former friends and family, and her husband struggles to find work. Eventually, Eugene becomes involved in a crime and is sent to prison. Gracia is left alone to raise their child and faces poverty and social isolation.The novel explores themes of class, social status, and the consequences of going against societal norms. It also highlights the struggles of women in a patriarchal society and the importance of family and community support.Overall, Gracia, A Social Tragedy is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time and the challenges faced by individuals who dared to challenge them.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: 1120198259
• ISBN13: 9781120198259
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"