Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the narrative follows Lemuel Dalton as he seizes control of his family's estate, leading to a violent confrontation with Samuel, an ex-slave. The escalating tensions culminate in a tragic lynching, prompting the Black community to flee to the city in search of safety. Newlyweds Morlene and Harry navigate their new life, but Morlene's encounter with activist Dorlan stirs doubts about her marriage. Engaging with themes of race, violence, and social justice, this novel highlights Griggs' significance in African American literature.
Sutton E. Griggs Reihenfolge der Bücher
Sutton Elbert Griggs war ein Autor, Baptistenprediger und sozialer Aktivist. Seine Werke erforschen die Vision eines separaten afroamerikanischen Staates innerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten und untersuchen soziale Fragen sowie die schwarze Identität mit Fokus auf utopische Ideale. Griggs' Schreiben spiegelt das Streben nach Selbstverwirklichung und Unabhängigkeit innerhalb der schwarzen Gemeinschaft wider und untersucht mögliche zukünftige Ordnungen. Seine Prosa bietet tiefe Einblicke in die sozialen und politischen Bestrebungen des späten 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhunderts.



- 2021
- 2021
- 2020
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.