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Alabaster: The Box
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025261652
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Alabaster Box is a poignant exploration of character, legacy, and the weight of social expectations in the early 20th century. Written by the acclaimed Kentucky author James Lane Allen, this novella follows a young man as he returns to his ancestral home following the death of his father. What he discovers is not just a house, but a complex tapestry of reputation and moral responsibility that challenges his understanding of family and virtue.
Allen's signature style-characterized by its lyrical prose and philosophical depth-shines in this late-career masterpiece. The story centers on the metaphor of the alabaster box, representing the hidden depths of a man's character and the sacrificial nature of true goodness. As the protagonist navigates the small-town dynamics of his upbringing, he must reconcile the public image of his father with the private truth of his life. The Alabaster Box remains a powerful meditation on the nature of legacy and the quiet heroism of a life lived with integrity.
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