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Marse Chan: The Tale of Old Virginia

Thomas Nelson Page
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Marse Chan: The Tale of Old Virginia

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1887

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Thomas Nelson Page

Marse Chan: The Tale of Old Virginia

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1887
Book Details
Pages

25

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1887

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Reviews & Readership

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Thomas Nelson Page's Marse Chan: The Tale of Old Virginia evokes nostalgia for the antebellum South with its lyrical prose and romanticized depiction of lost traditions. While praised for its vivid storytelling and cultural insights, it is also critiqued for idealizing a problematic era. The dialect used adds authenticity but may be challenging for some readers. Overall, it offers poignant yet controversial reflections.

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Who Should Read Marse Chan: The Tale of Old Virginia?

A reader who enjoys Marse Chan: The Tale of Old Virginia by Thomas Nelson Page likely appreciates historic Southern U.S. literature, romantic and nostalgic storytelling, and in-depth depictions of regional culture. Fans of Gone with the Wind and Cold Mountain would find similar charm and thematic resonance.

Book Details
Pages

25

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1887

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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