The Modern Pariah

The Modern Pariah: A Story Of The South is a novel written by Francis Fontaine and published in 1892. The story is set in the American South during the late 1800s and follows the life of a young man named John Randolph, who is born into a wealthy family but is later disowned by his father for marrying a woman of lower social standing.As a result of his father's disapproval, John is forced to leave his hometown and start a new life elsewhere. He struggles to make ends meet and is forced to take on menial jobs to support himself and his family. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including other social outcasts and people who have been similarly marginalized by society.The novel explores themes of class, race, and social hierarchy, as well as the struggle for individual identity and self-worth in the face of societal rejection. Through John's experiences, the author offers a critique of the rigid social norms and expectations of the time, as well as a commentary on the enduring legacy of slavery and its impact on Southern society.Overall, The Modern Pariah: A Story Of The South is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a powerful reflection on the complex social dynamics of the American South during the late 1800s.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.