The Southerner, a Novel (Classic Reprint): Being the Auto-Biography of Nicholas Worth: Being the Auto-Biography of Nicholas Worth (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A sweeping Southern story told as a personal memoir, this novel follows a man and his family through a century of change, from small-town life to wider questions of democracy, education, and community—illuminating how memory, duty, and hope shape a people.
Through the eyes of Nicholas Worth and his kin, you’ll explore a world where home, power, and progress collide. The narrative blends intimate family moments with larger social questions, offering a nuanced portrait of the American South as it grapples with race, tradition, and reform. This edition revisits a layered heritage, charting a path from personal loyalty to a broader sense of national responsibility.
- A vivid sense of place and family history that spans generations
- Character-driven reflections on leadership, community, and change
- Themes of education, citizenship, and the slow work of national healing
- A carefully paced saga that blends memory with social reflection
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a strong sense of place and a thoughtful look at American improvement through the decades.
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Walter Hines Page (1855-1918) was a journalist, publisher, and U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom during World War I. Scott Romine is an assistant professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the author of The Narrative Forms of Southern Community.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the formative years of a young boy, Nick, amidst the complexities and turmoil of the post-Civil War South. As he navigates the challenges of poverty, social upheaval, and the lingering trauma of the war, Nick's journey provides a microcosm of the era's struggles and resilience. The author deftly explores themes of family, identity, and the enduring power of tradition in a region grappling with the aftermath of defeat. Through vivid recollections and poignant anecdotes, this book offers a deeply personal and accessible account of the American South's struggle to reconcile its past with its future, shedding light on the shaping of a nation and its people in a transformative period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330358702_0
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