Clytia, a Tale of the Southern States: With Other Poems (1854)

Clytia, A Tale Of The Southern States: With Other Poems (1854) is a book written by G. Gerard, which tells the story of Clytia, a young woman living in the Southern States of America during the mid-19th century. The book is a collection of poems that explore themes such as love, loss, and the struggles of life in the South during this time period.The main character of the book, Clytia, is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is deeply in love with a man named Edgar. However, their love is complicated by the fact that Edgar is a slave owner, and Clytia's own father is also a slave owner. The book follows Clytia and Edgar as they navigate the challenges of their relationship, and the broader societal issues of slavery and racism that surround them.In addition to the main story of Clytia and Edgar, the book also includes other poems that explore similar themes. These poems touch on topics such as the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the struggles of life in the South.Overall, Clytia, A Tale Of The Southern States: With Other Poems (1854) is a powerful and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on life in the South during the mid-19th century. Through its compelling characters and beautiful poetry, the book explores the complexities of love, race, and society in a way that is both moving and insightful.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.