Emily Grierson was born into a wealthy family and raised during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. She was the daughter of a Colonial in the Southern Army. Miss Emily was brought up in an aristocratic society, and her home was one of the most beautiful in her neighbourhood. She resided here until her death. The Grierson's wealth diminished as slavery began to wane, and was eventually abolished in 1865. At the time of her death all that was left was a decaying house, and a negro manservant who had worked for the family for many years.
Let's start at the beginning. Miss Emily, like most…
