"Beulah" by Augusta J. Evans is a 19th-century novel that follows the journey of Beulah Benton, a young orphan navigating a life of isolation, beauty, and familial connection. Beulah's world revolves around her younger companions, Claudia and Lillian, as they live in an asylum, and her role as a nurturing older sister shines through her actions. The story kicks when Mrs. Grayson expresses interest in adopting Lillian, Beulah's fears of losing her sister come to light, highlighting the harsh realities of orphanhood. Beauty, wealth, identity, love, and separation play major roles in her transformative journey.
Beulah
By Augusta J. (Augusta Jane) Evans
In a tranquil asylum, a young orphan risks losing her found family and faces a future dictated by beauty and societal expectations.
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About the AuthorAugusta Jane Wilson, was an American author of Southern literature and a supporter of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Her books were banned by the American Library Association in 1881. She was the first woman to earn US$100,000 through her writing.
Augusta Jane Wilson, was an American author of Southern literature and a supporter of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Her books were banned by the American Library Association in 1881. She was the first woman to earn US$100,000 through her writing.
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