02373cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000038001122450044001502640051001943000047002453360026002923370026003183380036003445000031003805201382004115340045017936530030018386530021018686530037018896530038019266530041019648560042020052095UtSlPG20260610133053.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBrown, William Wells,d1814?-188410aClotelle: A Tale of the Southern States 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-03-01  a"Clotelle: A Tale of the Southern States" by William Wells Brown is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This narrative explores the complex and harsh realities of slavery in the antebellum Southern States, focusing on the lives of mulatto women and their unfortunate entanglements with their white masters. The story introduces us to Isabella and her mother Agnes, showcasing their struggles within a society that devalues their humanity and commodifies their existence.  The opening of the novel sets the stage for a somber exploration of the lives of enslaved individuals, particularly emphasizing the experiences of enslaved women and their families. It begins by discussing the social dynamics among the slave population, highlighting how mulatto women often find themselves sought after for their beauty but also trapped in a cycle of exploitation. The narrative quickly shifts to Agnes and her daughters, revealing their aspirations and the impact of the auction block, where families are torn apart. The characters are immediately thrust into a heart-wrenching reality, setting the tone for the trials they will face in a world that sees them as mere property. Young Henry Linwood promises to purchase Isabella, hinting at the complicated love that will develop amidst the oppressive circumstances they all must endure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnslaved women -- Fiction  aDomestic fiction  aIllegitimate children -- Fiction  aAfrican American women -- Fiction  aAfrican American families -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2095