02638cam a22003733u 4500 241 UtSlPG 20260610133029.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 Clotelle; Or, The Colored Heroine, a tale of the Southern States; Or, The President's Daughter Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-07-02 Produced by Anthony J. Adam and David Widger "Clotelle; Or, The Colored Heroine" by William Wells Brown is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the complex social dynamics surrounding race and gender in the Southern United States before the Civil War, focusing particularly on the lives of mulatto women and their struggles against the system of slavery and societal expectations. The story introduces readers to Isabella, a beautiful quadroon woman, her mother Agnes, and her sister Marion, detailing their experiences and the exploitation they face in a society rife with immorality and prejudice. The opening portion of the novel establishes the setting and social context of the Southern states, highlighting the beauty and allure of Quadroon women, while simultaneously revealing the harsh realities of their existence under slavery. Isabella's mother, Agnes, is intent on raising her daughters with a semblance of dignity amidst the oppressive environment, even as they are ultimately sold at a slave auction. The narrative introduces characters such as Henry Linwood, who becomes entwined with Isabella's life as he promises to purchase her freedom. However, it also foreshadows the impending tragedy of their separation, emphasizing the emotional turmoil that permeates their lives against the backdrop of a cruel and unforgiving system. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children of presidents -- Fiction Enslaved women -- Fiction Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Relations with women -- Fiction Domestic fiction Illegitimate children -- Fiction African American women -- Fiction African American families -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/241 42370 42370