"The Duke of Stockbridge: A Romance of Shays' Rebellion" by Edward Bellamy is a historical fiction set during the tumultuous time of Shays' Rebellion after the Revolutionary War. The story revolves around figures like Captain Perez Hamlin and other residents of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, as they grapple with economic hardship and societal unrest. It begins on a peaceful morning in 1777, painting a picture of Stockbridge before it is rattled by an upcoming conflict. The villagers, including Squire Woodbridge, prepare to fight in the Revolutionary War, facing emotional goodbyes and uncertain futures as they march off to battle. The book explores the personal and community challenges during a period of significant socio-political change, setting a serious and thoughtful tone for the unfolding narrative.
The Duke of Stockbridge: A Romance of Shays' Rebellion
By Edward Bellamy
Amidst post-war turmoil, villagers must confront an uprising that threatens to shatter their lives and community.
Summary
About the AuthorEdward Bellamy was an American author, journalist, and political activist most famous for his utopian novel Looking Backward. Bellamy's vision of a harmonious future world inspired the formation of numerous "Nationalist Clubs" dedicated to the propagation of his political ideas.
Edward Bellamy was an American author, journalist, and political activist most famous for his utopian novel Looking Backward. Bellamy's vision of a harmonious future world inspired the formation of numerous "Nationalist Clubs" dedicated to the propagation of his political ideas.
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