Historical FictionClassic Love Stories

St. Elmo

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Augusta Jane Evans's St. Elmo is a historical fiction and classic romance novel.

A free LibriVox audiobook (17 h 34 min) is available.

About St. Elmo

Written in prose and full of references to religion and mythology, this book tells the love story between St. Elmo and Edna. He is cynical and worldly, she is as beautiful as a nymph. The book was very popular during the 19th century and inspired movies and plays. It is even claimed that Rhett Butler from Gone With The Wind was inspired by St. Elmo Murray. - Summary by Stav Nisser.
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St. Elmo — LibriVox recording, 17 h 34 min in 38 sections.

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Who wrote St. Elmo?

St. Elmo was written by Augusta Jane Evans.

What genre is St. Elmo?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction and Classic Love Stories.

Is there a free audiobook of St. Elmo?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 17 h 34 min.

What books are similar to St. Elmo?

Readers who like it often enjoy Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights and The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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