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Clotel, or, The Presidents Daughter

Clotel, or, The Presidents Daughter

著者： William Wells Brown
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Clotel; or, The Presidents Daughter is a groundbreaking novel by William Wells Brown (1814-84), a courageous fugitive from slavery and abolitionist, first published in London in December 1853. Often hailed as the first African-American novel, it delves into the harrowing lives of mulattoes in America and exposes the degraded and immoral condition of the relation of master and slave in the USA (Brown). The story follows the tragic fates of Currer, Althesea, and Clotel. Currer, the former mulatto mistress of President Thomas Jefferson, shares two daughters, Althesea and Clotel, with him. Initially enjoying a comfortable life due to her beauty and status, everything changes with her masters death. Ultimately, Currer and Althesea are sold to the notorious slave trader, Dick Walker, while Clotel is purchased by her lover, Horatio Green. The separation of these three women marks the beginning of their struggle against the injustices that plague their lives. The novel gained notoriety amidst the unverified rumors surrounding Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings. At the time of its publication, Brown was still legally considered someone elses property within the United States. Through this powerful narrative, Brown illustrates the devastating impact of slavery on African American families, particularly the tragic mulatto experience. Having escaped from slavery in Kentucky during his youth, Brown became a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement.Copyright Nature and Animals アート 世界 文学史・文学批評
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