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The Golden Christmas: A Tale of Lowcountry Life
David Aiken William Gilmore Simms
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Description for The Golden Christmas: A Tale of Lowcountry Life
Paperback. Drawing influence from "Romeo and Juliet" and "A Christmas Carol", the author centers his plot on the pride of a Huguenot family, the prejudice of an English family, and the plight of star-crossed lovers, to win the blessings of both feuding houses amid a festive season. This edition includes an introduction by Simms historian David Aiken. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 286.
A holiday romance, rich in historical particulars, from South Carolina's foremost writer. Rife with historical details and peppered with comic characters, ""The Golden Christmas"" remains a timeless tale of South Carolina's rich holiday heritage. Originally published in 1852, William Gilmore Simms's classic low country romance chronicles the social customs and Christmas traditions of an antebellum plantation near Charleston. Drawing influence from ""Romeo and Juliet"" and ""A Christmas Carol"", Simms centers his plot on the pride of a Huguenot family, the prejudice of an English family, and the plight of star-crossed lovers, Ned Bulmer and Paula Bonneau, to win the blessings ... Read more
A holiday romance, rich in historical particulars, from South Carolina's foremost writer. Rife with historical details and peppered with comic characters, ""The Golden Christmas"" remains a timeless tale of South Carolina's rich holiday heritage. Originally published in 1852, William Gilmore Simms's classic low country romance chronicles the social customs and Christmas traditions of an antebellum plantation near Charleston. Drawing influence from ""Romeo and Juliet"" and ""A Christmas Carol"", Simms centers his plot on the pride of a Huguenot family, the prejudice of an English family, and the plight of star-crossed lovers, Ned Bulmer and Paula Bonneau, to win the blessings ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of South Carolina Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
South Carolina, United States
ISBN
9781570036125
SKU
V9781570036125
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About David Aiken William Gilmore Simms
William Gilmore Simms (1806-1870) was an accomplished poet, historian, dramatist, and critic and one of the nineteenth-century's most popular novelists. A monument stands today at Charleston's White Point Gardens as witness to this city's appreciation for the achievements of this native son. David Aiken teaches English at the College of Charleston and the Citadel. He is a founding member of ... Read more
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