St. ElmoAugusta J. Evans' 'St. Elmo' is a captivating novel that delves into themes of love, redemption, and ambition in the post-Civil War South. Written in a lush and descriptive style typical of 19th-century romantic literature, the book follows the tumultuous life of the enigmatic protagonist, St. Elmo Murray, as he navigates societal expectations and personal struggles. Evans' vivid storytelling and intricate character development make this book a compelling read for those interested in romantic fiction of the period. The novel's exploration of moral dilemmas and emotional complexities adds depth to the narrative, making it a standout work in the genre. |
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... tears gathered and dropped with the blossoms, as she noticed a plain gold ring on the little finger, and wondered if he were married—if his death would leave wailing orphans in his home, and a broken-hearted widow at.
... tears gathered and dropped with the blossoms, as she noticed a plain gold ring on the little finger, and wondered if he were married—if his death would leave wailing orphans in his home, and a broken-hearted widow at.
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... tears coursed rapidly. Struggling to free herself from his restraining grasp, the stranger tottered into the middle of the room. "O Harry! My husband! my husband!" She threw up her wasted arms, and fell forward senseless on the corpse ...
... tears coursed rapidly. Struggling to free herself from his restraining grasp, the stranger tottered into the middle of the room. "O Harry! My husband! my husband!" She threw up her wasted arms, and fell forward senseless on the corpse ...
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... tears of time. Edna fell on her knees and grasped the icy hands. "Grandpa! wake up! Oh, grandpa! speak to me, your little Pearl! Wake up! dear Grandy! I have come back! My grandpa! Oh!—" A wild, despairing cry rent the still evening air ...
... tears of time. Edna fell on her knees and grasped the icy hands. "Grandpa! wake up! Oh, grandpa! speak to me, your little Pearl! Wake up! dear Grandy! I have come back! My grandpa! Oh!—" A wild, despairing cry rent the still evening air ...
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... tears that had flowed for her great loss, while sobs, thick and suffocating, shook her feeble, emaciated frame. "Bless the poor little outcast, she will get well now. That is just exactly what she needs. I tell you, Peter, one good cry ...
... tears that had flowed for her great loss, while sobs, thick and suffocating, shook her feeble, emaciated frame. "Bless the poor little outcast, she will get well now. That is just exactly what she needs. I tell you, Peter, one good cry ...
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... induced his wife to search for the missing invalid. The storm of sobs and tears had spent itself, fortitude took the measure of the burden imposed, shouldered the galling weight, and henceforth, with undimmed vision, walked.
... induced his wife to search for the missing invalid. The storm of sobs and tears had spent itself, fortitude took the measure of the burden imposed, shouldered the galling weight, and henceforth, with undimmed vision, walked.
Contents
CHAPTER IV | |
St Elmo | |
CHAPTER VI | |
CHAPTER VII | |
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CHAPTER XIII | |
CHAPTER XXI | |
CHAPTER XXII | |
CHAPTER XXV | |
CHAPTER XXVII | |
CHAPTER XXVIII | |
CHAPTER XXIX | |
CHAPTER XXX | |
CHAPTER XXXII | |
CHAPTER XIV | |
CHAPTER XVI | |
CHAPTER XVII | |
CHAPTER XVIII | |
CHAPTER XX | |
CHAPTER XXXIII | |
CHAPTER XXXIV | |
CHAPTER XXXV | |
CHAPTER XXXVII | |
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