Project Gutenberg 2009-01-14 Public domain in the USA. 84 Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane) 1835 1909 Wilson, Augusta Jane Evans Wilson, Augusta Evans Wilson, Augusta J. Evans Macaria E-text prepared by David Wilson, Paul Dring, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Macaria" by Augusta J. Evans is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on Russell Aubrey, a young man burdened by a legacy of familial disgrace and the trials of poverty, and his cousin Electra Grey, who is struggling to support her blind aunt and nurture her artistic aspirations. As they grapple with societal judgment and personal hardships, the novel explores themes of resilience, dignity, and the complexity of human relationships. The opening of the book sets a somber tone, introducing Russell as he works late into the night, determined to provide for his family despite overwhelming challenges. His interactions with his ailing mother reveal a deep sense of responsibility and love, juxtaposed against the backdrop of their traumatic family history. Electra, his cousin, shares his burdens and aspirations, offering a glimpse into her struggles against illness and poverty. As Russell faces false accusations that threaten his integrity, the stage is set for a tale of endurance and the quest for justice amidst societal prejudice. The introduction establishes both characters' strengths and vulnerabilities, foreshadowing the emotional and moral dilemmas they will encounter as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en War stories Love stories Confederate States of America -- History -- Fiction Women and war -- Fiction United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American Browsing: Fiction 576795 576454 2024-09-12T05:32:31.088744 2023-09-12T09:06:41.747658 text/html text/html 585121 2009-01-14T15:12:45 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 334946 2021-01-04T15:49:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 354104 2024-09-12T05:32:39.074747 application/epub+zip 362796 2024-09-12T05:32:32.141732 application/epub+zip 302057 2024-09-12T05:32:31.612740 application/epub+zip 549627 2024-09-12T05:32:44.628661 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 495016 2024-09-12T05:32:38.460714 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434401 2022-09-13T04:58:55.610581 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 533685 533595 2024-09-12T05:32:29.593802 2023-09-12T09:06:40.342593 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 533416 2021-01-04T15:49:11 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 208919 2021-01-04T15:49:11 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 533436 2021-01-04T15:49:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 208885 2021-01-04T15:49:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21425 2024-09-12T05:32:44.770664 application/rdf+xml 17889 2024-09-12T05:32:31.706729 image/jpeg 2829 2024-09-12T05:32:31.659752 image/jpeg 333286 2024-09-12T05:32:31.144797 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia