02477cam a22003493u 4500 70134 UtSlPG 20260610134624.0 m cr n 260607r20231869utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08014276 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 The curse of gold Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-02-25 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Curse of Gold" by Ann S. Stephens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story opens in a hospital ward, showcasing the stark struggles of impoverished women and the emotional turmoil surrounding motherhood, poverty, and societal neglect. Central to the emotional narrative is the character of Madame De Marke, whose avaricious nature drives the plot, while Mary Margaret Dillon emerges as another key character who embodies compassion in the face of hardship. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the bleak conditions of a hospital ward where women, burdened by sickness and shame, seek refuge. The narrative vividly describes the dire circumstances surrounding Mary Margaret Dillon, who has just given birth, and her fragile mental state as she grapples with loss and impending despair. The nurse, Jane Kelly, plays a pivotal role, embodying both care and malice as she navigates the hospital’s moral landscape. As the opening unfolds, the contrast between the kindness of Mary Margaret and the callousness of her surroundings sets the tone for the exploration of themes such as survival and the tragic consequences of societal scorn. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: T. B. Peterson & brothers, 1869 Women -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/curseofgold00step https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70134 110879 110879