Of One Blood (1902-1903) is a novel by Pauline E. Hopkins.
Recognized as one of the earliest works of science fiction by an
African American writer, Of One Blood was originally published in
The Colored American Magazine, America's first monthly periodical
covering African American arts and culture. Combining themes of
racial identity and passing within a genre-blending narrative of
Gothic horror and the occult, Hopkins weaves a masterful tale of
conspiracy, a lost African kingdom, and murder. Struggling with the
mental and financial pressures of medical school, Reuel Briggs-a
Black man who passes as white-decides to take a night off in order
to attend a local concert. There, he sees the singer Dianthe Lusk,
a beautiful woman who possess a mysterious aura. The next day,
Reuel is called to assist at the scene of a train accident. There,
he chances upon Dianthe, who has sustained a blow to the head.
Using an experimental form of mesmerism, Reuel brings her back to
life, but she seems to be suffering from near total amnesia. After
nursing her back to health with the help of his best friend Aubrey,
Reuel finds her a place to stay in Boston. Hoping to marry her, he
offers to embark on an archaeological expedition organized by
Aubrey, who claims to have discovered a lost Ethiopian kingdom. As
the story unfolds, redemption turns to betrayal, best friends
become sworn enemies, and a secret from the distant past threatens
to change Reuel's life forever. With this thrilling tale of race,
adventure, and mystery, Hopkins proves herself as 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 E. Hopkins' Of One Blood is a classic work of African
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
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