Sign-In
Cart
Smoking Flax
Paperback
RomanceGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023552608
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Set in the antebellum South, Hallie Erminie Rives's Smoking Flax explores themes of love, prejudice, and resilience against the backdrop of slavery. This historical romance delves into the complexities of human relationships amidst a society deeply divided by racial inequality.
Through compelling storytelling, the novel examines the lives of African Americans and the challenges they faced during this turbulent period. The narrative subtly portrays the nuances of a society grappling with moral dilemmas, offering a glimpse into the lives of those affected by the institution of slavery. Smoking Flax remains a poignant portrayal of a bygone era, a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit to overcome adversity, and a captivating exploration of love in the face of societal constraints. It is a significant work of African American historical fiction, meticulously prepared for contemporary readers interested in exploring the rich tapestry of American history and literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Also from
Rives, Hallie Erminie
The Complete Book of Etiquette: With Social Forms for All Ages and Occasions
Rives, Hallie Erminie
Paperback
The Complete Book of Etiquette: With Social Forms for All Ages and Occasions
Rives, Hallie Erminie
Hardcover
Also in
General Fiction
Elizabeth Spencer: Novels & Stories (Loa #344): The Voice at the Back Door / The Light in the Piazza / Knights and Dragons / Stories
Spencer, Elizabeth
Hardcover
Anniversaries, Volume 2: From a Year in the Life of Gesine Cresspahl, April 1968-August 1968
Johnson, Uwe
Paperback
Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams: Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts
Plath, Sylvia
Paperback
Philip Roth: Novels 1967-1972 (Loa #158): When She Was Good / Portnoy's Complaint / Our Gang / The Breast
Roth, Philip
Hardcover
Selected Writings: Robert Musil: Young Torless, Three Women, the Perfecting of a Love, and Other Writings
Agee, Joel
Musil, Robert
Paperback