An Outcast; Or, Virtue and Faith

Name: An Outcast; Or, Virtue and Faith
Author: F. Colburn Adams

By F. Colburn Adams

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The narrative opens amid a Southern city’s yellow-fever epidemic and follows social upheaval in both Charleston and New York to examine how fear, self-interest, and social hypocrisy shape responses to illness and moral crisis. Through interwoven scenes and characters, it portrays the alluring forms of vice and the gradual consequences that follow, contrasting bright appearances with underlying ruin. Prefatory remarks frame the story as a deliberate exposure of causes and temptations, and the work repeatedly contrasts virtue, faith, and reformist zeal with indifference, secrecy, and the seductive roads that lead people astray.

About the Author

F. Colburn Adams

F. Colburn Adams was an American author known for his satirical and often critical examination of social issues in the post-Civil War United States. His notable work, "White man bery unsartin": "Nigger haint got no friends, no how", delves into the complexities of race and politics during a tumultuous period in American history. Adams wrote across various genres, including fiction and children's literature, with titles such as "An Outcast; Or, Virtue and Faith" and "The Life and Adventures of Maj. Roger Sherman Potter" showcasing his diverse storytelling abilities. His works reflect the cultural and social dynamics of his time, contributing to the literary heritage of 19th-century America.