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The Bride of Fort Edward: Founded on an Incident of the Revolution

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A compact dramatic narrative presented as dialogue, set at Fort Edward during the Revolutionary War and covering the afternoon of one day to the close of the next. Through exchanges among soldiers, a missionary, local women and other figures, it stages a wartime crisis and the personal consequences that follow, develops a central love element, and traces shifts in duty, sacrifice, and fortune. Scenes move toward fulfilment and eventual reconciliation, favoring reflective, character-driven moments over theatrical spectacle, and use the crisis to explore how individual choices and losses relate to broader moral and communal tensions.

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Delia Salter Bacon

Delia Salter Bacon was an American author and playwright known for her contributions to literature in the 19th century. She is best recognized for her historical novel "The Bride of Fort Edward: Founded on an Incident of the Revolution," which reflects her interest in American history and the Revolutionary War. Additionally, Bacon explored literary criticism in her work "The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded," where she delves into the complexities of Shakespeare's plays. Her writings often blend historical narrative with literary analysis, showcasing her diverse interests and intellectual pursuits.

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