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 in a small town in the United States and revolves around the life of the titular character, Gracia, a young woman who is born into poverty and struggles to make a life for herself.Gracia is a beautiful and intelligent girl who dreams of a better life for herself and her family. However, her dreams are shattered when she falls in love with a wealthy young man named Arthur, who is already engaged to another woman. Gracia's life takes a tragic turn when she becomes pregnant with Arthur's child and is forced to leave her home and family.As the story progresses, Gracia faces numerous challenges and hardships, including poverty, social ostracism, and the loss of her child. She is also betrayed by those she trusts, including Arthur, who abandons her when she needs him the most.Despite her struggles, Gracia remains strong and determined to overcome her circumstances. She eventually finds love and support in the form of a kind-hearted doctor named Dr. Phillips, who helps her rebuild her life and regain her sense of self-worth.Overall, Gracia, A Social Tragedy is a poignant and moving tale of love, loss, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It offers a powerful commentary on the social and economic inequalities of the late 19th century and the impact they had on the lives of ordinary people.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: 1166441059
• ISBN13: 9781166441050
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"