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Set against the backdrop of antebellum America, this novel explores themes of race, identity, and the complexities of love through the story of Clotel, the daughter of a white president and an enslaved woman. As she navigates a society steeped in racism and oppression, Clotel's journey highlights the struggles of African Americans seeking freedom and dignity. The narrative intertwines personal and political elements, offering a poignant critique of the moral contradictions of a nation that espouses liberty while perpetuating slavery.
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Clotel; or, The Presidents Daughter, William Wells Brown
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Clotel; or, The Presidents Daughter
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Wells Brown
- Publisher
- Outlook Verlag
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 124
- ISBN13
- 9783734084881
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of antebellum America, this novel explores themes of race, identity, and the complexities of love through the story of Clotel, the daughter of a white president and an enslaved woman. As she navigates a society steeped in racism and oppression, Clotel's journey highlights the struggles of African Americans seeking freedom and dignity. The narrative intertwines personal and political elements, offering a poignant critique of the moral contradictions of a nation that espouses liberty while perpetuating slavery.