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This historical novel by renowned DuBose Heyward is set in Charleston at the time of secession and follows young Peter Ashley as he returns from Oxford and finds Charleston in the grips of the Civil War. Peter struggles against Southern ideals and expectations as he tries to pursue a literary career and not become involved in the conflict. Heyward's social criticism in this novel is quite evident, as he uncovers the many hypocrisies and ridiculous practices and beliefs of Southerners at the time. This new edition contains an introduction by Charleston historian, writer and Citadel professor James M. Hutchisson.Heyward, DuBose is the author of 'Peter Ashley', published 2004 under ISBN 9781596290365 and ISBN 1596290366.
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