Azel Stevens Roe (1798–1886) was an American novelist known for exploring perseverance, morality, and human nature. His mid-19th-century novels emphasized resilience and virtue, resonating with readers seeking narratives of personal triumph.
Born in New York City, Roe first pursued a career in the wine trade before turning to literature. Largely self-educated, he developed a strong interest in storytelling, drawing from his business experience to craft narratives reflecting the struggles and aspirations of ordinary people. His writing gained traction in the 1850s, securing his place among novelists capturing the era’s moral landscape.
Roe’s works often explored perseverance, ambition, and morality. James Mountjoy (1850) examines personal determination, while To Love and Be Loved (1852) delves into human connection. Time and Tide (1852) emphasizes resilience, and A Long Look Ahead (1855) portrays foresight. Later works like The Star and the Cloud (1856,) True to the Last (1859,) and Resolution (1871) continue these themes, culminating in True Love Rewarded (1877.)
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A man who possesses wealth possesses power, but it is a power to do evil as well as good.
—Azel Stevens Roe
Topics: Wealth
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