Seola (1878)

Seola is a novel written by Mrs. J. Gregory Smith in 1878. The story follows the life of a young girl named Seola, who is born into a wealthy family in the American South during the mid-19th century. Despite her privileged upbringing, Seola is haunted by the memory of her mother's death and struggles to find happiness and fulfillment in her life.As Seola grows older, she becomes increasingly disillusioned with her family's lifestyle and begins to question the values and beliefs that have been instilled in her since childhood. She falls in love with a young man named Arthur, who shares her desire for a more meaningful existence, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Seola's father and the social conventions of their time.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing society. It also offers a vivid portrayal of life in the American South during the Reconstruction era, with its tensions between black and white communities, and the struggle for civil rights.Overall, Seola is a thought-provoking and poignant novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of life in the 19th century American South.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.