Ellie: Or The Human Comedy (1855)

Ellie: Or The Human Comedy is a novel written by John Esten Cooke and originally published in 1855. The story follows the life of Ellie Graham, a young woman living in Virginia during the early 19th century. Ellie is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner and grows up in a life of privilege and luxury. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her father dies and she is forced to confront the harsh realities of life on the plantation.As Ellie navigates her new life, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including her stepmother, her childhood friend, and a group of slaves who work on the plantation. Through her interactions with these characters, Ellie begins to see the world in a new light and learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and the human experience.The novel is set against the backdrop of the American South during a time of great social and political upheaval, and Cooke uses Ellie's story to explore themes of race, class, and gender. Despite its historical context, the novel remains relevant today and is a powerful exploration of the human condition.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.