Edward Bellamy 
Echo of Antietam 

‘An Echo of Antietam’ (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888).Young couple Grace Roberts and Philip King are in love, but the civil war is raging and tearing their country apart. Set during the battle of Antietam, which proved a significant turning point in the war, this love story details the horrors of battle and the power of a just cause.A delightful yet emotional read, ‘An Echo of Antietam’ is perfect for fans of Ambrose Bierce’s ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’ as well as those generally interested in the American Civil War.-