Macaria; or, Altars of Sacrifice by Augusta Jane Evans Wilson

Macaria; or, Altars of Sacrifice by Augusta Jane Evans Wilson

Augusta Jane Evans Wilson

1835-1909

Augusta Jane Evans Wilson, born into a privileged family in Columbus, Georgia, experienced a significant financial setback during the economic depression of the 1840s. Relocating to Mobile, Alabama, she embarked on a literary career, drawing on her upbringing and personal beliefs. Wilson's novels, such as Beulah and Macaria, reflected her strong commitment to the Southern cause during the Civil War, highlighting virtuous heroines and portraying the sacrifices of Confederate women. While her later works did not achieve the same level of popularity, Wilson's contributions to Southern literature are evident in her enduring themes and narratives.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1864

Macaria; or, Altars of Sacrifice. Richmond, VA; West, and Johnson, 1864.

AL Book Collection

Wilson, Augusta Jane Evans, “Macaria; or, Altars of Sacrifice by Augusta Jane Evans Wilson,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/9015.