Saint Abe and His Seven Wives
A Tale of Salt Lake City, with a Bibliographical NoteBy Robert Williams Buchanan
Length3h 18m
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In "Saint Abe and His Seven Wives," Robert Williams Buchanan crafts a captivating narrative that melds elements of social commentary with sharp satirical wit. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the novel explores themes of love, morality, and the complexities of human relationships through the lens of its eponymous character, Abe, who navigates the tumultuous waters of polygamy in a society grappling with rigid moral codes. Buchanan's literary style oscillates between rich, lyrical prose and biting humor, cleverly critiquing societal norms while offering a deep, introspective look into the lives of its multifaceted characters. Buchanan, a prominent figure in the literary landscape of the late 19th century, was not only a novelist but also a poet and playwright. His diverse experiences as a writer'Äîincluding his encounters with various social movements and personal disillusionments'Äîsupply a unique perspective that informs this novel. Buchanan's fervent interest in societal issues and his own struggles with conventionalism undoubtedly inspired the nuanced exploration of love and marriage depicted in this work. "Saint Abe and His Seven Wives" is a thought-provoking read that will appeal to those interested in the intricacies of human relationships and the critique of societal expectations. Readers seeking a blend of humor and philosophy should not miss this brilliantly crafted tale that resonates with timeless questions about love and morality.
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GenreHumor
Length3 hrs 18 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ST. ABE AND HIS SEVEN WIVES
48STRANGER
2APPROACHING UTAH.—THE BOSS'S TALE.
49VOICES
3I—PASSING THE HANCHE.
50ABE CLEWSON
4II—JOE WILSON GOES A-COURTING.
51SISTER TABITHA.
5III—SAINT AND DISCIPLE.
52STRANGER
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6IV—THE BOOK OF MORMON.
53BISHOP.
7V—JOE ENDS HIS STORY.—FIRST GLIMPSE OF UTAH.
54AN ARTIZAN
8THE CITY OF THE SAINTS.
55A GERMAN.
9AMONG THE PASTURES.—SUMMER EVENING DIALOGUE.
56A NORTHMAN.
10BISHOP PETE, BISHOP JOSS, STRANGER.
57BISHOP.
11BISHOP PETE.
58STRANGER
12BISHOP JOSS.
59INDIAN
13STRANGER.
60STRANGER
14BISHOP PETE.
61WITHIN THE SYNAGOGUE.—SERMONIZETH THE PROPHET.
15BISHOP JOSS.
62FEMININE WHISPERS
16STRANGER.
63THE PROPHET
17BISHOP JOSS.
64FEMININE WHISPERS
18BISHOP PETE.
65THE PROPHET.
19STRANGER.
66FEMININE WHISPERS
20BISHOP JOSS.
67THE PROPHET
21BISHOP PETE.
68FEMININE WHISPERS.
22BISHOP JOSS
69THE PROPHET.
23STRANGER.
70FEMININE WHISPERS
24BISHOP JOSS.
71THE PROPHET.
25STRANGER.
72FEMININE WHISPERS.
26BISHOP JOSS.
73THE PROPHET
27BISHOP JOSS'S OWN DOMESTIC SYSTEM.
74FEMININE WHISPERS
28BISHOP PETE.
75THE PROPHET
29BISHOP JOSS.
76FEMININE WHISPERS
30BISHOP PETE.
77THE PROPHET
31BISHOP JOSS.
78FEMININE WHISPERS.
32WITHIN THE CITY.—SAINT ABE AND THE SEVEN.
79THE PROPHET.
33III—PROMENADE—MAIN STREET, UTAH.
80FEMININE WHISPERS.
34THE STRANGER.
81THE PROPHET
35A LOUNGER
82V—THE FALLING OF THE THUNDERBOLT
36VOICES.
83VI—LAST EPISTLE OF ST. ABE TO THE POLYGAMISTS.
37STRANGER
84THK FARM IN THE VALLEY—SUNSET.
38A BISHOP
85SUNSET IN NEW ENGLAND: THE END.
39SECOND BISHOP
86BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE ON ST. ABE AND HIS SEVEN WIVES.
40VOICES.
87TESTIMONIES OF DISTINGUISHED PERSONS.
41A GIRL
882
42ANOTHER
893
43FIRST GIRL
904
44SECOND GIRL
915
45FIRST GIRL
926
46SECOND GIRL
93SOME NOTICES OF THE FIRST EDITION.
47FIRST GIRL
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