The Quest of the Silver Fleece: A Novel by W. E. B. Du Bois

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Author Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963
LoC No. 11027912
Title The Quest of the Silver Fleece: A Novel
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Rejection (Psychology) -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject African Americans -- Fiction
Subject Social classes -- Fiction
Subject African American women -- Fiction
Subject Swamps -- Fiction
Subject Power (Social sciences) -- Fiction
Subject Cotton trade -- Fiction
Subject Race -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 15265
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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