My Southern Home: Or, the South and Its People (eBook)

Exploring the Depths of Antebellum Southern Society and Racial Dynamics

William Wells Brown (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
939 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406615022-8 (EAN)

Infos

In 'My Southern Home: Or, the South and Its People' by William Wells Brown, the author provides a detailed account of the Southern culture and society during the antebellum period. Brown's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions and thought-provoking reflections on the racial dynamics of the time. The book is a significant piece of African American literature, shedding light on the harsh realities of slavery and racism in the South. Brown's firsthand experiences as a former enslaved person add authenticity and depth to his narrative, making it a crucial historical document. 'My Southern Home' serves as a powerful condemnation of the institution of slavery and a call to action for social change. William Wells Brown, an abolitionist and prolific writer, drew inspiration from his own escape from slavery to write this seminal work. His dedication to the anti-slavery movement and passion for social justice are evident throughout the book. I highly recommend 'My Southern Home' to readers interested in exploring the complexities of race relations in the antebellum South and the enduring legacy of slavery in America.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: African american authors • African Americans • American Literature • Antebellum South • Civil War literature • literature of the South • plantation life • Slavery • Slavery narratives • social life and customs • Southern Culture • southern history • Southern States • United States • William Wells Brown