Clotelle

Autor*innen

• William Wells Brown

Parameter

• 148 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Historische Romane
• Klassiker
• Schule

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The book explores the complex social dynamics of the South, focusing on the allure and tragic circumstances surrounding Quadroon women, the offspring of enslaved women and white men. It highlights the beauty and charm of these women, often seen as symbols of desire, while also addressing the moral decay and challenges faced by both enslaved and free women in a society marked by slavery. The narrative delves into the emotional struggles of planter's wives and the aspirations of colored women, revealing a deeply intertwined history of race, gender, and power.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback