"Run To Seed" (eBook)

Thomas Nelson Page (1853–1922) was a distinguished American lawyer and writer, blessed with the flair of an evocative storyteller. Born into a Virginia planter family, Page drew from the deep well of his Southern upbringing to craft narratives that sought to capture the ethos and complexities of the South in the face of modern transformations. His work, including 'Red Rock: A Chronicle of Reconstruction' (1898) and 'Marse Chan: A Tale of Old Virginia' (1884), reflects his nostalgic penchant for the antebellum period and renders a romantic yet critical picture of the vanishing traditions and culture of the South. 'Run to Seed' is another testimony to his ability to weave tales that reflect the nuances of Southern life underscored with themes of honor, chivalry, and social change. His literary style is characterized by a blend of local color and realism, often marked by the inherent dialect and social mores of the Southern states. Page's career not only highlighted his accomplishments in literature but also extended to the diplomatic realm when he served as the U.S. ambassador to Italy from 1913 to 1919, during the tumultuous times of World War I. His oeuvre remains an important window into the sentiments and perspectives of the post-Civil War American South.