Dorothy South
A Love Story of Virginia Just Before the WarBy George Cary Eggleston
Length9h 38m
About this audiobook
In "Dorothy South," George Cary Eggleston crafts a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, interweaving themes of love, identity, and social change. The novel is characterized by its vivid prose and complex characterizations that reflect the turbulent societal shifts of the era. Eggleston employs a rich, descriptive style that immerses readers in both the physical landscape and emotional terrains of his characters, particularly the titular Dorothy, whose experiences resonate deeply within the historical context of reconciliation and renewal. George Cary Eggleston, an influential figure of 19th-century American literature, had much of his own life steeped in the complexities of regional identity and social dynamics. His experiences growing up in Virginia, coupled with his keen observations of the post-war South, provide a rich tapestry of insights that inform the narrative's development. Eggleston'Äôs background as a journalist and historian complements his fiction, allowing him to explore intricate social themes with authenticity and depth. "Dorothy South" is a must-read for those interested in American literary history and the evolution of societal norms. It invites readers to empathize with its richly developed characters as they navigate their realities, thereby fostering a deeper understanding of an essential period in American history.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length9 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I TWO ENCOUNTERS
2II WYANOKE
3III DR. ARTHUR BRENT
4IV DR. BRENT IS PUZZLED
5V ARTHUR BRENT’S TEMPTATION
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6VI “NOW YOU MAY CALL ME DOROTHY”
7VII SHRUB HILL CHURCH
8VIII A DINNER AT BRANTON
9IX DOROTHY’S CASE
10X DOROTHY VOLUNTEERS
11XI THE WOMAN’S AWAKENING
12XII MAMMY
13XIII THE “SONG BALLADS” OF DICK
14XIV DOROTHY’S AFFAIRS
15XV DOROTHY’S CHOICE
16XVI UNDER THE CODE
17XVII A REVELATION
18XVIII ALONE IN THE CARRIAGE
19XIX DOROTHY’S MASTER
20XX A SPECIAL DELIVERY LETTER
21XXI HOW A HIGH BRED DAMSEL CONFRONTED FATE AND DUTY
22XXII THE INSTITUTION OF THE DUELLO
23XXIII DOROTHY’S REBELLION
24XXIV TO GIVE DOROTHY A CHANCE
25XXV AUNT POLLY’S VIEW OF THE RISKS
26XXVI AUNT POLLY’S ADVICE
27XXVII DIANA’S EXALTATION
28XXVIII THE ADVANCING SHADOW
29XXIX THE CORRESPONDENCE OF DOROTHY
30XXX AT SEA
31XXXI THE VIEWS AND MOODS OF ARTHUR BRENT
32XXXII THE SHADOW FALLS
33XXXIII “AT PARIS IT WAS”
34XXXIV DOROTHY’S DISCOVERY
35XXXV THE BIRTH OF WAR
36XXXVI THE OLD DOROTHY AND THE NEW
37XXXVII AT WYANOKE
38XXXVIII SOON IN THE MORNING
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