Our perception of life at Monticello has changed dramatically over
the past quarter century. The image of an estate presided over by a
benevolent Thomas Jefferson has given way to a more complex view of
Monticello as a working plantation, the success of which was made
possible by the work of slaves. At the center of this transition
has been the work of Lucia """"Cinder"""" Stanton, recognized as
the leading interpreter of Jefferson's life as a planter and master
and of the lives of his slaves and their descendants. This volume
represents the first attempt to pull together Stanton's most
important writings on slavery at Monticello and beyond. Stanton's
pioneering work revealed Jefferson's psychology in crucial ways,
deepening our understanding of him without demonizing him. Perhaps
even more important is the light her writings have shed on the
lives of the slaves at Monticello. Her detailed reconstruction for
modern readers of the life of the slave is more than vivid; it
reveals an active role in the creation of Monticello and a dynamic
community previously unimagined. The essays collected here address
Jefferson and the lives of his slaves from a rich variety of
perspectives, from family histories (including the Hemingses) to
the temporary slave community at Jefferson's White House to stories
of former slaves' lives after Monticello. Each piece is
characterized by Stanton's deep knowledge of her subject and by her
determination to do justice to both Jefferson and his slaves.
Preparation of this volume has been supported by the Thomas
Jefferson Foundation.
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