Roxy (1878)

Roxy (1878) by Edward Eggleston is a novel set in the American South during the Reconstruction era. The story follows the life of Roxy, a young slave girl who is sold away from her mother and forced to work on a plantation. Roxy is intelligent and resourceful, and she becomes a trusted servant in the household of her owner's family. However, she is also deeply unhappy and longs for freedom.As the Civil War ends and the Reconstruction period begins, Roxy sees a glimmer of hope for her future. She becomes involved in the struggle for civil rights and works to help other slaves gain their freedom. Along the way, Roxy falls in love with a Union soldier and must navigate the challenges of an interracial relationship in a society that still views black people as inferior.Roxy is a powerful and moving portrait of a young woman's struggle for freedom and equality in a time of great social upheaval. Eggleston's vivid descriptions of life in the South and his nuanced portrayal of Roxy's character make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in American history or literature.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.