A Collection of Southern Classics

Thomas Nelson Page, more than any other writer, created the elegiac image of the "Old South," a garden world of noble cavaliers and faithful retainers that has left its mark on the popular imagination to this day. The popularity of these stories, told with such sincere charm and affection, helped greatly to heal the wounds of the nation, restoring to the defeated South a sense of pride in its culture, and reminding Northern audiences of the virtues of their former foes. Representing the finest of Page's writings, these evocations of both the pre-war and post-war South are told by the freed men and women who are its particular heroes.

These stories, with their sincere charm and affection, contributed significantly to the healing of the nation's wounds, restoring a sense of pride in the defeated South's culture, and reminding Northern audiences of the virtues of their former adversaries. Representing the finest of Page's writings, these evocations of both the pre-war and post-war South are narrated by the freed men and women who are its central characters.

The elegiac image of the "Old South" that Page created, more than any other writer, has left a lasting impression on the popular imagination. This garden world of noble cavaliers and faithful retainers has become a powerful symbol in the collective consciousness. The popularity of these stories, told with such genuine warmth and affection, played a crucial role in the process of national healing, restoring a sense of pride in the defeated South's cultural heritage and reminding Northern audiences of the redeeming qualities of their former foes.

Representing the pinnacle of Page's literary achievements, these evocations of the pre-war and post-war South are narrated by the freed men and women who are the true heroes of these tales. Their voices lend an authenticity and emotional weight to these depictions of a bygone era, captivating readers with their sincere charm and affection.

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