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William Gilmore Simms

    William Gilmore Simms fut un poète, romancier et historien de premier plan du Sud américain, dont les œuvres connurent une grande popularité au XIXe siècle, Edgar Allan Poe le proclamant le meilleur romancier que l'Amérique ait jamais produit. Bien que ses romans soient tombés en désuétude ces dernières décennies, les spécialistes de la littérature le reconnaissent toujours comme une force majeure de la littérature sudiste d'avant-guerre. Il est également connu pour son ferme soutien à l'esclavage.

    The Life of Francis Marion
    Charlemont Or The Pride Of The Village
    Confession, or, the Blind Heart, a Domestic Story
    William Gilmore Simms's Selected Reviews on Literature and Civilization
    Martin Faber and Other Tales
    Tales of the South by William Gilmore SIMMs
    • 2024

      War Poetry of the South

      in large print

      • 508pages
      • 18 heures de lecture

      Focusing on accessibility, this publication is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali is dedicated to enhancing the reading experience for those who may struggle with standard text sizes, ensuring that important historical literature remains accessible to a wider audience.

      War Poetry of the South
    • 2023

      Atalantis: A Story of the Sea

      • 160pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      Set sail on a thrilling adventure with Atalantis, a young sailor with a dark past who navigates treacherous waters in search of redemption. This epic tale of love, betrayal, and redemption is a classic of American literature that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

      Atalantis: A Story of the Sea
    • 2023

      In this sequel to 'The Forayers, ' William Gilmore Simms continues to explore the struggles of the American Revolution through the eyes of various characters, both patriot and loyalist, as they battle for control of the South. The novel culminates in the battle of Eutaw Springs, a crucial engagement that proved to be a turning point in the war.

      Eutaw, a Sequel to the Forayers: Or, the Raid of the Dog-Days, a Tale of the Revolution; Volume 4
    • 2023
    • 2023

      The Wigwam and the Cabin is a collection of stories and essays by William Gilmore Simms, one of the South's most important literary figures. From tales of frontier life to meditations on the nature of freedom, Simms's writing is both entertaining and thought-provoking. In this edition, the first and second series are combined into two volumes, making this an essential resource for anyone interested in the literature of the Old South.

      The Wigwam and the Cabin ...: First [And Second] Series, Volumes 1-2
    • 2023

      Mellichampe. (Border Romances)

      • 446pages
      • 16 heures de lecture

      Set during the American Revolutionary War, this historical novel tells the story of a young patriot named Mellichampe as he battles the British and fights for independence. With vivid characters and thrilling battle scenes, Simms captures the spirit of heroism and honor that defined a nation's birth.

      Mellichampe. (Border Romances)
    • 2023
    • 2023

      Set in colonial South Carolina, this historical novel follows the struggles of the native Yemassee people to resist colonization by the English. Filled with action, adventure, and romance, this is a gripping tale of love and war in the American South.

      The Yemassee: A Romance of Carolina; Volume 10
    • 2023

      Confession; Or, The Blind Heart. A Domestic Story

      in large print

      • 552pages
      • 20 heures de lecture

      Focusing on accessibility, this book is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print. The publishing house Megali aims to facilitate reading for individuals with impaired vision, ensuring that classic literature remains available to a wider audience.

      Confession; Or, The Blind Heart. A Domestic Story
    • 2023

      Marie de Bernière

      Zweiter Band

      • 184pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Die Veröffentlichung bietet einen unveränderten Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1854. Dies ermöglicht Lesern einen authentischen Einblick in die damalige Zeit und die ursprünglichen Inhalte, die den historischen Kontext und die kulturellen Aspekte der Epoche widerspiegeln. Die Edition ist ideal für Historiker, Literaturinteressierte und Sammler, die die ursprüngliche Sprache und Stilistik der damaligen Schriftsteller schätzen.

      Marie de Bernière