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The Marrow of Tradition
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Set against the backdrop of the 1898 Wilmington race riots, the narrative explores the rise of white supremacy through the experiences of two sisters in a small town. One sister is pregnant, while the other, born of a slave mother, grapples with her identity. As tensions escalate, the story weaves in various subplots that highlight the complexities of black and white relationships and the looming threat of violent upheaval in local governance. This historical fiction delves into themes of race, identity, and societal conflict.
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The Marrow of Tradition, Charles W. Chesnutt, Charles W. Chesnutt
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Marrow of Tradition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles W. Chesnutt, Charles W. Chesnutt
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781604246278
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the 1898 Wilmington race riots, the narrative explores the rise of white supremacy through the experiences of two sisters in a small town. One sister is pregnant, while the other, born of a slave mother, grapples with her identity. As tensions escalate, the story weaves in various subplots that highlight the complexities of black and white relationships and the looming threat of violent upheaval in local governance. This historical fiction delves into themes of race, identity, and societal conflict.