02632cam a22004213u 4500 15265 UtSlPG 20260610133346.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11027912 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963 The Quest of the Silver Fleece: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-05 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Martin Pettit and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "The Quest of the Silver Fleece: A Novel" by W. E. B. Du Bois is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of identity, racial dynamics, and socio-economic struggles through the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on a boy named Bles Alwyn and a girl named Zora. As they navigate their world, they encounter the complexities of their environment, relationships, and aspirations. The beginning of the novel introduces Bles Alwyn as he adjusts to life away from home, grappling with loneliness and the call of adventure. He ventures into a mysterious swamp, where he encounters Zora, a spirited girl connected to the natural world and filled with dreams. Their initial meeting establishes a bond formed through curiosity and companionship. Zora's enchanting presence and the allure of the swamp symbolize both beauty and danger, setting the stage for their subsequent quest for personal and collective fulfillment against the backdrop of a challenging societal landscape. Their interactions hint at themes of hope, ambition, and the heavy burden of their realities as they seek to carve out a better future amid the complexities surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Psychological fiction Rejection (Psychology) -- Fiction Love stories African Americans -- Fiction Social classes -- Fiction African American women -- Fiction Swamps -- Fiction Power (Social sciences) -- Fiction Cotton trade -- Fiction Race -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15265 56653 56653