Saint Abe and His Seven Wives / A Tale of Salt Lake City, with a Bibliographical Note

Name: Saint Abe and His Seven Wives / A Tale of Salt Lake City, with a Bibliographical Note
Author: Robert Williams Buchanan

By Robert Williams Buchanan

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An outsider's journey into Salt Lake City frames interwoven accounts of a polygamous household centered on a charismatic elder and his seven wives. Scenes shift between frontier travel, domestic courtships, public sermons, communal rituals, street promenades, and farmhouse sunsets. Character vignettes — including a rough ranch boss, a hopeful suitor, and devoted women — illuminate tensions among desire, duty, and religious authority. The narrative blends satire and sympathy while examining polygamy's social effects and the interplay of faith, community expectations, and private longings.

About the Author

Robert Williams Buchanan

Robert Williams Buchanan was a Scottish poet and novelist active in the late 19th century, known for his contributions to both literature and the arts. His works often explored themes of love, morality, and social issues, reflecting the complexities of human experience. Buchanan's notable novels include "Foxglove Manor," a three-volume work that delves into the intricacies of relationships and societal expectations. He was also recognized for his poetry and plays, which showcased his versatility as a writer. Throughout his career, Buchanan engaged with contemporary literary movements, leaving a lasting impact on the Victorian literary scene.