Dulcibel A Tale of Old Salem - Peterson, Henry
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Dulcibel: A Tale of Old Salem explores the life of an orphaned heiress caught in the turmoil of the Salem witch trials. The story focuses on her struggle to navigate the dangerous social landscape of Salem, marked by jealousy, love, and deep societal conflict. Against the backdrop of witchcraft hysteria, she faces growing tensions in her relationships, particularly with two men, one of whom is her admirer, while the other is his rival. The story delves into the complexity of emotions and the dangers of societal judgments, as the village becomes increasingly engulfed in fear and suspicion. It…mehr

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Dulcibel: A Tale of Old Salem explores the life of an orphaned heiress caught in the turmoil of the Salem witch trials. The story focuses on her struggle to navigate the dangerous social landscape of Salem, marked by jealousy, love, and deep societal conflict. Against the backdrop of witchcraft hysteria, she faces growing tensions in her relationships, particularly with two men, one of whom is her admirer, while the other is his rival. The story delves into the complexity of emotions and the dangers of societal judgments, as the village becomes increasingly engulfed in fear and suspicion. It examines the personal and emotional turmoil of the characters as they confront the inevitable accusations of witchcraft. The interplay of love, jealousy, and betrayal against a historical crisis exposes how societal fears and personal relationships can intertwine and escalate. As accusations begin to surface, the personal stakes for the characters grow, highlighting the fragile nature of trust in such a volatile environment.
Autorenporträt
Henry Peterson was an American editor, novelist, poet, and playwright, born on December 7, 1818, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was widely known for his long tenure as the editor of The Saturday Evening Post, a position he held for thirty years. In addition to his editorial work, he was the owner of the H. Peterson & Company publishing firm, a part of the prominent Peterson family of publishers. This family included his brother Robert Evans Peterson and his cousin Charles Jacobs Peterson, both of whom were influential in the publishing world. Peterson was deeply involved in the literary scene of his time, contributing as both an editor and a creator of his own works. His publications included poetry collections, with his notable work being Poems: Including The Modern Job, Second Series. He was married to Sarah Webb Peterson, with whom he had a son, Arthur Peterson. He passed away on October 10, 1891, at the age of 72 in his hometown of Philadelphia. His legacy endures through his work in publishing and his literary contributions.