Frances E.W. Harper – författare
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3 produkter
3 produkter
Häftad, Engelska, 1990
563 kr
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The Schomburg Library of Nineteenth-Century Black Women WritersGeneral Editor: HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.The past two decades have seen a dramatic resurgence of interest in black women writers, as authors such as Toni Morrison and Alice Walker have come to dominate the larger African-American literary landscape. Yet the works of the writers who founded and nurtured the black women's literary tradition--nineteenth-century African-American women--have remained buried in research libraries or in expensive hard-to-find reprints, often inaccessible to twentieth-century readers.Oxford University Press, in collaboration with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a research unit of The New York Public Library, rescued the voice of an entire segment of the black tradition by offering thirty volumes of these compelling and rare works of fiction, poetry, autobiography, biography, essays, and journalism. Responding to the wide recognition this series has received, Oxford now presents four more of these volumes in paperback (to add to the four already available). Each book contains an introduction written by an expert in the field, as well as an overview by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the General Editor.
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Engelska, 202619 kr
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Trial and triumph portrays the emotional and moral growth of a young girl shaped by prejudice, family tension, and social expectation. The narrative explores how identity is formed within a community marked by racial hierarchy and rigid judgment. At its center lies the struggle between inherited bitterness and the possibility of compassion. The story reflects on generational conflict, particularly within a strained household where discipline and misunderstanding create emotional distance. Through hardship and reflection, the protagonist confronts questions of dignity, belonging, and self worth. The work emphasizes resilience in the face of discrimination and examines how inner strength can emerge from environments clouded by resentment. Social barriers and moral choices are presented not as abstract concerns but as forces that directly influence personal development. With sensitivity and moral clarity, the novel considers the transformative power of education, faith, and forgiveness. It ultimately presents growth as a journey shaped by endurance and ethical conviction, suggesting that true triumph arises not from external victory but from the cultivation of integrity and hope.
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Engelska, 202619 kr
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Minnie's Sacrifice examines racial identity, moral courage, and the cost of compassion within a divided society structured by inequality and inherited status. The narrative centers on a young girl raised in comfort yet unknowingly bound to a hidden background that challenges the security of her upbringing. Emotional conflict grows as truth and social reality begin to collide, revealing how prejudice and legal structures shape personal destiny. The story explores responsibility, conscience, and the quiet strength required to act ethically when acceptance and safety are at risk. Family bonds, social judgment, and personal honor operate as competing pressures that demand difficult choices. Sacrifice is presented not only as loss but as a deliberate moral act that protects dignity and affirms shared humanity. The work highlights education, empathy, and spiritual conviction as forces that resist injustice and transform suffering into purpose. Through reflective storytelling and emotional tension, the narrative portrays how identity can be constrained by society yet reclaimed through integrity and self giving action. The overall message emphasizes moral awakening, social responsibility, and the redemptive power of principled sacrifice.