Pretty Quadroon
Fontenay, Charles L., 1917-2007
Pretty Quadroon - 1 online resource : multiple file formats - Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, June 1957 . - Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, June 1957 .
Release date is 2019-07-30
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"Pretty Quadroon" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. Set against the backdrop of an alternate history where the United States is embroiled in a renewed civil conflict called the Second War for Southern Independence, the story explores themes of race, identity, and the nature of destiny. The narrative follows General Beauregard Courtney, who becomes embroiled in a complex plot with deep personal and societal implications as he grapples with his love for Piquette, a mixed-race woman, and the weight of his decisions during a divisive war. The story unfolds as Beauregard is drawn into a critical moment when he learns of a man named Adjaha, who introduces the idea of manipulating time and choices to alter the course of history. Adjaha reveals that Beauregard’s desires and the tragedy of war are intertwined and that he is the "key" to either peace or conflict. As Beauregard reflects on his choices and their consequences, he faces the poignant dilemma of his emotional ties to Piquette against the stark realities of racial tensions and war. Through the use of hypnosis and African mysticism, Adjaha urges Beauregard to reconsider pivotal moments in his past, ultimately challenging the reader to consider how love, race, and history can influence one another in profound ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Science fiction War stories Time travel -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction United States -- Race relations -- Fiction Civil war -- Fiction
PS
Pretty Quadroon - 1 online resource : multiple file formats - Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, June 1957 . - Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, June 1957 .
Release date is 2019-07-30
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"Pretty Quadroon" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. Set against the backdrop of an alternate history where the United States is embroiled in a renewed civil conflict called the Second War for Southern Independence, the story explores themes of race, identity, and the nature of destiny. The narrative follows General Beauregard Courtney, who becomes embroiled in a complex plot with deep personal and societal implications as he grapples with his love for Piquette, a mixed-race woman, and the weight of his decisions during a divisive war. The story unfolds as Beauregard is drawn into a critical moment when he learns of a man named Adjaha, who introduces the idea of manipulating time and choices to alter the course of history. Adjaha reveals that Beauregard’s desires and the tragedy of war are intertwined and that he is the "key" to either peace or conflict. As Beauregard reflects on his choices and their consequences, he faces the poignant dilemma of his emotional ties to Piquette against the stark realities of racial tensions and war. Through the use of hypnosis and African mysticism, Adjaha urges Beauregard to reconsider pivotal moments in his past, ultimately challenging the reader to consider how love, race, and history can influence one another in profound ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Science fiction War stories Time travel -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction United States -- Race relations -- Fiction Civil war -- Fiction
PS