Breed In The Bone (1908)

Breed In The Bone (1908)

Thomas Nelson Page

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437318937
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Breed In The Bone is a novel written by Thomas Nelson Page and published in 1908. The story is set in Virginia during the Reconstruction era after the American Civil War. The main character, John Mayrant, is a wealthy young man who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Hortense Rieppe. However, their relationship is threatened by the deep-rooted prejudices and social divisions of the time.Mayrant’s family is deeply rooted in the Southern aristocracy, and they are opposed to his relationship with Rieppe, who is from a lower social class. The novel explores themes of class, race, and love in a society that is struggling to come to terms with the aftermath of the Civil War.As Mayrant and Rieppe navigate their relationship, they are also caught up in a web of family secrets and political intrigue. Mayrant’s uncle, a former Confederate soldier, is involved in a plot to overthrow the local government, and Mayrant must decide whether to support his family or stand up for what he believes is right.Breed In The Bone is a powerful exploration of the complexities of Southern society during a tumultuous period in American history. It is a timeless story of love, family, and the struggle for justice in a world that is deeply divided.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.

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