A Speckled Bird by Augusta J. Evans

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Author Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane), 1835-1909
Title A Speckled Bird
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "A Speckled Bird" by Augusta J. Evans Wilson is a Southern novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of family, social standing, and the complexities of human relationships in a post-Civil War South, focusing on the life of Eglah, a child navigating the challenging dynamics between her strict grandmother, Mrs. Maurice, and her absentee father, Judge Kent, amid the backdrop of historical conflict and personal drama. The opening of "A Speckled Bird" introduces us to Eglah, a spirited young girl grappling with her name and her connection to her family legacy. Through a dialogue with her grandmother, we learn about her familial ties, her mother Marcia's turbulent past, and the unresolved tensions stemming from her father's position as a Federal judge. As Eglah seeks understanding and acceptance, her grandmother battles her own grief and societal expectations, setting the stage for a narrative that promises to delve deeply into the struggles of identity, love, and the longing for familial bonds. Eglah's relationship with her grandmother is fraught with misunderstanding, yet imbued with a touch of tenderness that hints at the complexities of their family history and the societal pressures they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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