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Wilfrid And Mary Or Father And Daughter: A Domestic Comedy Illustrative Of American Slave Life (1861)

Wilfrid And Mary Or Father And Daughter: A Domestic Comedy Illustrative Of American Slave Life (1861)

St Bo', Theodore

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Drama

ISBN10: 1167176529
ISBN13: 9781167176524
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wilfrid and Mary, or Father and Daughter: A Domestic Comedy Illustrative of American Slave Life is a novel written by St. Bo' Theodore and published in 1861. The story revolves around the lives of Wilfrid and Mary, a father and daughter, who live in the American South during the period of slavery. The novel is a domestic comedy, which means that it focuses on the everyday lives of the characters and their relationships with each other.The novel begins with Wilfrid, a wealthy plantation owner, who is struggling to find a suitable husband for his daughter Mary. Mary, on the other hand, is not interested in getting married and wants to pursue her own interests. The two have a close relationship, but their differing views on marriage create tension between them.As the story progresses, Wilfrid and Mary are forced to confront the realities of slavery and the impact it has on their lives. They witness the brutality of slave owners and the suffering of enslaved people, which leads them to question the morality of the institution.Throughout the novel, St. Bo' Theodore uses humor to address serious issues such as slavery, racism, and gender roles. The novel is also notable for its portrayal of strong female characters, particularly Mary, who defies societal expectations and asserts her independence.Overall, Wilfrid and Mary, or Father and Daughter: A Domestic Comedy Illustrative of American Slave Life is a unique and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the complexities of life in the American South during the period of slavery.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.

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