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This book takes us back to a time of rich literary tradition, a time when Southern Gothic was a powerful and popular force in American literature. The author explores the lingering power of memory, grief, and the seductive influence of the past through the story of Barbara Pomfret, a young woman haunted by the specter of her deceased husband. Barbara returns to her childhood home, Rosemary, a place steeped in memories of her happy marriage, only to find herself overwhelmed by the weight of the past. The author masterfully uses the setting of Rosemary, a decaying plantation house with its own melancholic atmosphere, to heighten the emotional turmoil Barbara experiences. Through Barbara's encounters with a variety of characters, including her aunt Fridiswig, her maid Rameses, and a mischievous young boy named Beauregard, the author delves into themes of love, loss, and the human capacity for both profound grief and resilient hope. Ultimately, the book's exploration of how we grapple with the past and find meaning amidst loss offers a poignant commentary on the complexities of the human heart.
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Hearst, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, was editor-in-chief of the Hearst newspapers and an heir to the publishing empire established by his father until his death in 1993.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us back to a time of rich literary tradition, a time when Southern Gothic was a powerful and popular force in American literature. The author explores the lingering power of memory, grief, and the seductive influence of the past through the story of Barbara Pomfret, a young woman haunted by the specter of her deceased husband. Barbara returns to her childhood home, Rosemary, a place steeped in memories of her happy marriage, only to find herself overwhelmed by the weight of the past. The author masterfully uses the setting of Rosemary, a decaying plantation house with its own melancholic atmosphere, to heighten the emotional turmoil Barbara experiences. Through Barbara's encounters with a variety of characters, including her aunt Fridiswig, her maid Rameses, and a mischievous young boy named Beauregard, the author delves into themes of love, loss, and the human capacity for both profound grief and resilient hope. Ultimately, the book's exploration of how we grapple with the past and find meaning amidst loss offers a poignant commentary on the complexities of the human heart. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333404611_0
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