By:Maria Thompson Daviess Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
"Rose of Old Harpeth" by Maria Thompson Daviess is a charming piece of Southern fiction set in rural Tennessee. The novel explores the life of Rose, a strong and dynamic character whose journey unfolds against the backdrop of a close-knit community in the early 20th century. As Rose navigates the complexities of small-town life, she grapples with family legacy and social class issues, revealing the tensions between traditional values and personal growth. The story delves into themes of love and sacrifice, illustrating how community values and regional identity shape individual destinies. DaviessÍs narrative highlights the importance of family drama and personal relationships in a setting rich with historical and cultural significance. Through its vivid portrayal of Southern life and its examination of traditional values, "Rose of Old Harpeth" offers a poignant reflection on the impact of societal expectations and personal choices on the lives of its characters.
Maria Thompson Daviess was an American artist and female writer who was born November 28, 1872, and died September 3, 1924. She is best known for her "Pollyanna"-style books that came out in the early 1900s. She also wrote a number of short stories, such as "Some Juniors," "Miss Selina Sue and the Soap-Box Babies," and "Sue Saunders of Saunders Ridge." Daviess was a member of the Equal Suffrage League in Kentucky. He helped to start and run the chapter in Nashville and was a coordinator for the chapter in Madison. Maria (or "Marie") Thompson Daviess was born on November 28, 1872, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. John Burton Thompson Daviess, who was related to the writer Zoe Anderson Norris and was born in Harrodsburg, was her father, and Leonora Hamilton Daviess was her mother. When she was eight years old, her father, John B. T. Daviess, died, and the family moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Maria Thompson Daviess was the name of her paternal grandma. She wrote columns and gave talks. Daviess went to Wellesley College for one year and then went to Paris to study art. When she got back to Nashville, she kept painting and started writing. Miss Selina Lue and the Soap-Box Babies, her first book, came out in 1909. When it came out in 1912, The Melting of Molly was one of the most popular stories that year.
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