Chesnutt, Charles:Colonel's Dream
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In this provocative novel of reconstruction and race, a Civil War veteran tries to create a new utopia in his Southern hometown after gaining enlightenment and riches in the North. Revol… More...
In this provocative novel of reconstruction and race, a Civil War veteran tries to create a new utopia in his Southern hometown after gaining enlightenment and riches in the North. Revolutionary in both its storyline and its storytelling, The Colonel's Dream was one of the most progressive books of its time when it was first published in 1905. Few authors of African descent created white protagonists, but Charles Chesnutt did just that, exploring the economic and social conditions of freed slaves through the eyes of Colonel French, a former Confederate officer. Returning to his impoverished hometown after years as a successful businessman in the North, French attempts to revitalize the community and improve living conditions for a vibrant cast of characters living there, including his old servant and an ambitious young woman. Despite his hopes, French faces roadblocks at every turn, including a corrupt convict-leasing system that essentially re-enslaves many of the town's black residents. With a new, no-holds barred Introduction by the incomparable Ishmael Reed, The Colonel's Dream offers a prophetic perspective on modern issues of multiculturalism and economic disparity, making it a keystone in American literature and history. Fiction Fiction eBook From the acclaimed author of "The House Behind the Cedars" and "The Marrow of Tradition" comes the "The Colonel's Dream," a novel first published in 1905 by Doubleday about a progressive, white Northern businessman who returns to his Southern roots and attempts to improve the economic fortunes of his community.<
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Charles Chesnutt:The Colonel's Dream: A Novel (Harlem Moon Classics)
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In this provocative novel of reconstruction and race, a Civil War veteran tries to create a new utopia in his Southern hometown after gaining enlightenment and riches in the North.Revolut… More...
In this provocative novel of reconstruction and race, a Civil War veteran tries to create a new utopia in his Southern hometown after gaining enlightenment and riches in the North.Revolutionary in both its storyline and its storytelling, The Colonel’s Dream was one of the most progressive books of its time when it was first published in 1905. Few authors of African descent created white protagonists, but Charles Chesnutt did just that, exploring the economic and social conditions of freed slaves through the eyes of Colonel French, a former Confederate officer.Returning to his impoverished hometown after years as a successful businessman in the North, French attempts to revitalize the community and improve living conditions for a vibrant cast of characters living there, including his old servant and an ambitious young woman. Despite his hopes, French faces roadblocks at every turn, including a corrupt convict-leasing system that essentially re-enslaves many of the town’s black residents.With a new, no-holds barred Introduction by the incomparable Ishmael Reed, The Colonel’s Dream offers a prophetic perspective on modern issues of multiculturalism and economic disparity, making it a keystone in American literature and history. classics,fiction,humanities,humor,literary,literature,literature and fiction,textbooks Humanities, Harlem Moon<
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Chesnutt, Charles Waddell:The Colonel's Dream
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"In this provocative novel of reconstruction and race, a Civil War veteran tries to create a new utopia in his Southern hometown after gaining enlightenment and riches in the North. "Revolutionary in both its storyline and its storytelling, "The Colonel's Dream" was one of the most progressive books of its time when it was first published in 1905. Few authors of African descent created white protagonists, but Charles Chesnutt did just that, exploring the economic and social conditions of freed slaves through the eyes of Colonel French, a former Confederate officer. Returning to his impoverished hometown after years as a successful businessman in the North, French attempts to revitalize the community and improve living conditions for a vibrant cast of characters living there, including his old servant and an ambitious young woman. Despite his hopes, French faces roadblocks at every turn, including a corrupt convict-leasing system that essentially re-enslaves many of the town's black residents. With a new, no-holds barred Introduction by the incomparable Ishmael Reed, "The Colonel's Dream" offers a prophetic perspective on modern issues of multiculturalism and economic disparity, making it a keystone in American literature and history. The Colonel's Dream Chesnutt, Charles Waddell, Harlem Moon<
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Chesnutt, Charles:The Colonel's Dream
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In this provocative novel of reconstruction and race, a Civil War veteran tries to create a new utopia in his Southern hometown after gaining enlightenment and riches in the North. Revol… More...
In this provocative novel of reconstruction and race, a Civil War veteran tries to create a new utopia in his Southern hometown after gaining enlightenment and riches in the North. Revolutionary in both its storyline and its storytelling, The Colonel's Dream was one of the most progressive books of its time when it was first published in 1905. Few authors of African descent created white protagonists, but Charles Chesnutt did just that, exploring the economic and social conditions of freed slaves through the eyes of Colonel French, a former Confederate officer. Returning to his impoverished hometown after years as a successful businessman in the North, French attempts to revitalize the community and improve living conditions for a vibrant cast of characters living there, including his old servant and an ambitious young woman. Despite his hopes, French faces roadblocks at every turn, including a corrupt convict-leasing system that essentially re-enslaves many of the town's black residents. With a new, no-holds barred Introduction by the incomparable Ishmael Reed, The Colonel's Dream offers a prophetic perspective on modern issues of multiculturalism and economic disparity, making it a keystone in American literature and history. Fiction Fiction eBook, Crown/Archetype<
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