India : the pearl of Pearl River by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth

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Author Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899
Title India : the pearl of Pearl River
Original Publication United States: T. B. Peterson, 1856.
Note Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "India: The Pearl of Pearl River" by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story delves into the lives of young Southern planters, specifically focusing on Mark Sutherland, who is on the brink of inheriting vast estates, and his beloved India, portrayed as the embodiment of beauty and desire. The narrative explores themes of youth, affluence, and the tension between personal aspirations and societal expectations, likely reflecting the complexities of the American South during this period. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mark Sutherland and his friends at a celebratory supper toast dedicated to India, who is characterized as an exquisite woman. Mark is depicted as a carefree and wealthy young man, poised to take over his family's plantation, while his friend Lauderdale contrasts their fortunes with relatable grievances about his own financial struggles. Following this, the narrative shifts to describe the picturesque landscape of Pearl River and the homes of the Sutherland family, particularly a lavish estate that sets the backdrop for the drama to unfold—foreshadowing deeper explorations of love, ambition, and societal roles as the characters navigate their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Louisiana -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 70476
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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