Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 113 Roe, Edward Payson 1838 1888 Roe, E. P. (Edward Payson) An Original Belle Produced by Charles Aldarondo "An Original Belle" by Edward Payson Roe is a novel written in the late 19th century that delves into the complex relationships and societal expectations surrounding women during the Civil War era. The story centers on Marian Vosburgh, a young woman known for her beauty and charm, navigating her transformation from a shallow belle into a more self-aware individual as she grapples with the implications of her social allure and the potential consequences of her actions on the lives of those around her. The opening of the novel establishes Marian's initial contentment in her position as a sought-after socialite, reveling in the admiration she receives from various admirers. However, a pivotal moment leads her to introspect on the nature of her influence, particularly regarding how her behavior may harm sincere suitors who misinterpret her lighthearted charm as genuine interest. This realization coincides with the backdrop of the Civil War's escalating tensions, prompting Marian to reconsider her role and the kind of woman she aspires to be. Her subsequent conversations with her father highlight the themes of personal growth, responsibility, and the quest for deeper meaning in her relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction Love stories PS Text US Civil War Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 1016994 2025-07-03T04:20:17.341138 text/html 1016815 2025-01-09T19:23:48.601410 text/html 459568 2025-07-03T04:20:28.930058 application/epub+zip 479737 2025-07-03T04:20:20.466057 application/epub+zip 459977 2025-07-03T04:20:19.226120 application/epub+zip 812029 2025-07-03T04:20:35.865974 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 748486 2025-07-03T04:20:28.078068 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 724131 2022-09-03T07:26:28.586383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 943347 2025-07-03T04:20:16.752097 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 943162 2012-09-08T09:34:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17895 2025-07-03T04:20:35.996955 application/rdf+xml 14289 2025-07-03T04:20:19.719056 image/jpeg 3560 2025-07-03T04:20:19.469069 image/jpeg 359974 2012-09-08T09:59:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 448899 2025-07-03T04:20:17.417139 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia