Clotelle; Or, The Colored Heroine, a tale of the Southern States; Or, The…

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Author Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884
Title Clotelle; Or, The Colored Heroine, a tale of the Southern States; Or, The President's Daughter
Note Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Anthony J. Adam and David Widger
Summary "Clotelle; Or, The Colored Heroine" by William Wells Brown is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the complex social dynamics surrounding race and gender in the Southern United States before the Civil War, focusing particularly on the lives of mulatto women and their struggles against the system of slavery and societal expectations. The story introduces readers to Isabella, a beautiful quadroon woman, her mother Agnes, and her sister Marion, detailing their experiences and the exploitation they face in a society rife with immorality and prejudice. The opening portion of the novel establishes the setting and social context of the Southern states, highlighting the beauty and allure of Quadroon women, while simultaneously revealing the harsh realities of their existence under slavery. Isabella's mother, Agnes, is intent on raising her daughters with a semblance of dignity amidst the oppressive environment, even as they are ultimately sold at a slave auction. The narrative introduces characters such as Henry Linwood, who becomes entwined with Isabella's life as he promises to purchase her freedom. However, it also foreshadows the impending tragedy of their separation, emphasizing the emotional turmoil that permeates their lives against the backdrop of a cruel and unforgiving system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Children of presidents -- Fiction
Subject Enslaved women -- Fiction
Subject Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Relations with women -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Illegitimate children -- Fiction
Subject African American women -- Fiction
Subject African American families -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 241
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 7, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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