Sargent, Epes 1813-1880 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Peculiar: A Tale of the Great Transition" by Epes Sargent is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work explores themes of love, social class, and individuality through the experiences of the main character, Emily Bute Charlton, as she navigates complex relationships and societal expectations in a rapidly changing America. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Emily, who reflects on her past and current struggles, particularly her relationships with men and the disappointments stemming from her marital choices. In a small, dimly lit room, Emily is joined by Toussaint, an old family friend, who brings her grapes and expresses concern for her health and happiness. Emily's narrative unfolds to reveal her family history and her marriage to Ralph Charlton, which was driven more by social necessity than love, leading to regret and a sense of entrapment. The opening chapters set the stage for Emily’s introspection and the challenges she faces in her life, hinting at the larger themes of identity and societal roles that will be further explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-04-19 KD Weeks, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: United States: Carleton, 1863 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction African Americans -- Fiction PS United States: Carleton, 1863 08001817 https://archive.org/details/peculiartaleofgr00sarg/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67872 https://archive.org/details/peculiartaleofgr00sarg/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67872 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134552.0 67872