Iola Leroy; Or, Shadows Uplifted by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

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Author Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, 1825-1911
Title Iola Leroy; Or, Shadows Uplifted
Note Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Iola Leroy; Or, Shadows Uplifted" by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of race, freedom, and identity through the experiences of its main character, Iola Leroy, a woman of mixed heritage who navigates the complexities of life in a post-Civil War society while dealing with her past as a slave. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the lives of various characters, including slaves who communicate coded messages about the ongoing war through conversations about market goods, which serves as a metaphor for their hopes of freedom. The opening chapters depict their daily lives and hopes for liberation while showcasing Iola's struggle and the challenges faced within the tumultuous historical context. The narrative signals a transition not only for Iola and her peers but for the entire African American community as they pursue their rights in a nation as divided by race as it is by the conflict at hand. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject African Americans -- Fiction
Subject African American women -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12352
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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