Hagar’s Daughter: A Story of Southern Caste Prejudice (1901-1902)
is a novel by African American author Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins.
Originally published in The Colored American Magazine, America’s
first monthly periodical covering African American arts and
culture, Hagar’s Daughter: A Story of Southern Caste Prejudice is
a groundbreaking novel. Addressing themes of race and slavery
through the lens of romance, Hopkins’ novel is thought to be the
first detective novel written by an African American author. Set
just before the outbreak of the American Civil War, Hagar’s
Daughter: A Story of Southern Caste Prejudice takes place on the
outskirts of Baltimore where, on neighboring estates, a man and
woman fall in love. When Hagar Sargeant returns home after four
years of study at a seminary in the North, she meets Ellis Enson,
an older gentleman and self-made man who resides at the stately
Enson Hall. After a brief courtship, the pair are engaged to be
married. As the wedding approaches, Hagar’s mother—who has
controlled the family estate since her husband’s death—dies
unexpectedly, leaving Hagar the home and its accompanying grounds.
Despite this tragic loss, Ellis and Hagar look forward to starting
a family together—but when a man from the deep south arrives
claiming the young woman was born a slave, their lives are changed
forever. Hagar’s Daughter: A Story of Southern Caste Prejudice is
a thrilling work of romance and detective fiction from a true
pioneer of American literature, a woman whose talent and principles
afforded her the vision necessary for illuminating the injustices
of life in a nation founded on slavery and genocide. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins’ Hagar’s Daughter: A
Story of Southern Caste Prejudice is a classic work of African
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
September 2021 |
Authors: |
Pauline E. Hopkins
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
220 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-0904-3 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5132-0904-3 |
Barcode: |
9781513209043 |
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