"Malbone: An Oldport Romance" by Thomas Wentworth Higginson is a book set in the charming town of Oldport during the late 1800's, where love, society, and family ties become knotted together. The narrative focuses on the lives of Philip Malbone, Hope, and their family, capturing the complexities of their emotions amidst beautiful scenery. The story begins in Oldport, revealing pleasant views and a relaxed summer environment. Aunt Jane, who has a strong presence, anticipates the arrival of her family, including the attractive Malbone and the mysterious Emilia. The narration leads to hidden worries, such as Malbone's flirtatious attitude and the relationships between Emilia and Hope. The beginning establishes a vibrant family picture filled with humor, affection, and excitement, paving the road for the romantic relationships and social events that will advance the story.
Malbone: An Oldport Romance
By Thomas Wentworth Higginson
In a quaint coastal town, a web of relationships among attractive relatives brings secrets and hidden emotions to the surface.
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About the AuthorThomas Wentworth Higginson, who went by the name Wentworth, was an American Unitarian minister, author, abolitionist, politician, and soldier. He was active in abolitionism in the United States during the 1840s and 1850s, identifying himself with disunion and militant abolitionism. He was a member of the Secret Six who supported John Brown. During the Civil War, he served as colonel of the 1st South Carolina Volunteers, the first federally authorized black regiment, from 1862 to 1864. Following the war, he wrote about his experiences with African-American soldiers and devoted much of the rest of his life to fighting for the rights of freed people, women, and other disfranchised peoples. He is also remembered as a mentor to poet Emily Dickinson.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, who went by the name Wentworth, was an American Unitarian minister, author, abolitionist, politician, and soldier. He was active in abolitionism in the United States during the 1840s and 1850s, identifying himself with disunion and militant abolitionism. He was a member of the Secret Six who supported John Brown. During the Civil War, he served as colonel of the 1st South Carolina Volunteers, the first federally authorized black regiment, from 1862 to 1864. Following the war, he wrote about his experiences with African-American soldiers and devoted much of the rest of his life to fighting for the rights of freed people, women, and other disfranchised peoples. He is also remembered as a mentor to poet Emily Dickinson.
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