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100	1		_aRoe, Edward Payson, _d1838-1888
245	1	3	_aAn Original Belle
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508			_aProduced by Charles Aldarondo
520			_a"An Original Belle" by Edward Payson Roe is a novel written in the late 19th century that delves into the complex relationships and societal expectations surrounding women during the Civil War era. The story centers on Marian Vosburgh, a young woman known for her beauty and charm, navigating her transformation from a shallow belle into a more self-aware individual as she grapples with the implications of her social allure and the potential consequences of her actions on the lives of those around her. The opening of the novel establishes Marian's initial contentment in her position as a sought-after socialite, reveling in the admiration she receives from various admirers. However, a pivotal moment leads her to introspect on the nature of her influence, particularly regarding how her behavior may harm sincere suitors who misinterpret her lighthearted charm as genuine interest. This realization coincides with the backdrop of the Civil War's escalating tensions, prompting Marian to reconsider her role and the kind of woman she aspires to be. Her subsequent conversations with her father highlight the themes of personal growth, responsibility, and the quest for deeper meaning in her relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
653			_aLove stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5437
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