Pretty Quadroon by Charles L. Fontenay

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Author Fontenay, Charles L., 1917-2007
Illustrator Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
Title Pretty Quadroon
Note Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Pretty Quadroon" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. Set against the backdrop of an alternate history where the United States is embroiled in a renewed civil conflict called the Second War for Southern Independence, the story explores themes of race, identity, and the nature of destiny. The narrative follows General Beauregard Courtney, who becomes embroiled in a complex plot with deep personal and societal implications as he grapples with his love for Piquette, a mixed-race woman, and the weight of his decisions during a divisive war. The story unfolds as Beauregard is drawn into a critical moment when he learns of a man named Adjaha, who introduces the idea of manipulating time and choices to alter the course of history. Adjaha reveals that Beauregard’s desires and the tragedy of war are intertwined and that he is the "key" to either peace or conflict. As Beauregard reflects on his choices and their consequences, he faces the poignant dilemma of his emotional ties to Piquette against the stark realities of racial tensions and war. Through the use of hypnosis and African mysticism, Adjaha urges Beauregard to reconsider pivotal moments in his past, ultimately challenging the reader to consider how love, race, and history can influence one another in profound ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject War stories
Subject Time travel -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject United States -- Race relations -- Fiction
Subject Civil war -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 60020
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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