Irene Liscomb: A Story Of The Old South (1908)

By Mary E. Lamb

Book Overview

""Irene Liscomb: A Story of the Old South"" is a novel written by Mary Elizabeth Lamb and published in 1908. The book is set in the southern United States before the Civil War and tells the story of Irene Liscomb, a young woman from a wealthy plantation-owning family. The novel explores the complexities of life in the antebellum South, including issues of race, class, and gender. Irene is torn between her love for her family and her growing awareness of the injustices and inequalities that exist in her society. As the story unfolds, Irene becomes increasingly involved in the abolitionist movement and begins to question the morality of owning slaves. Her journey of self-discovery is complicated by her romantic relationships with two very different men: the charming and wealthy plantation owner, Harry Singleton, and the idealistic abolitionist, John Maynard. Through Irene's experiences, Lamb offers a nuanced and thought-provoking portrait of life in the Old South, exploring the complex web of relationships and social structures that defined the era. The book is a powerful exploration of the tensions and contradictions of a society on the brink of change, and a compelling portrait of a young woman struggling to find her place in a world that is rapidly changing around her.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: 1164175726
• ISBN13: 9781164175728
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"