Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins
Iola Leroy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143106043
- author:
- Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.9 x 13 x 1.7 cm
- Genre:
- Classics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Iola Leroy, written by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper in 1892, is a landmark novel that explores the African American experience during the Civil War and its aftermath.
The story follows Iola, a young woman of mixed heritage who travels to the North to attend school, only to be sold into slavery in the South when her true identity is discovered. After being freed by the Union army, she works to reunify her family and find her place in the world, while also advocating for improvements in the lives of African Americans.
This powerful novel offers a unique perspective on one of America's most tumultuous periods, weaving together vibrant characters and a compelling narrative that sheds light on the complexities of the Civil War era.
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