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"En Virginie, épisode de la guerre de sécession" by Jean de Villiot is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex themes surrounding slavery, corporal punishment, and the moral and social upheavals during the American Civil War. The narrative appears to be centered around the character of Dolly, a young woman reflecting on her experiences and the socio-political circumstances of her time, likely offering a blend of personal and historical perspectives. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the author's intent to address the truths of slavery and corporal punishment in America, particularly in relation to the Civil War. It begins with a prologue that reveals the author's observations of society in New York following the war, before transitioning into Dolly's story. The initial chapters focus on her interactions with others, including her reflections on the realities faced by former slaves and her relationships, particularly with a character named Randolph, who represents the complexities of Southern society. This section hints at themes of desire, personal freedoms, and societal expectations against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period, setting the stage for deeper exploration of these critical issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Notes

• Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
• Release date is 2019-12-23

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Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)

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LCCN

13016728

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