Books by "Albion Winegar Tourgée"
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Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels
by Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Aphra Behn, Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Lydia Maria Child, James Weldon Johnson, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Wells Brown, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Albion Winegar Tourgée, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Harriet E. Wilson, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Charles W. Chesnutt, Sarah H. Bradford, Sutton E. Griggs, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain
2023 · Good Press
Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Former Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels is a seminal collection that weaves together a tapestry of narratives documenting the visceral realities of slavery and its enduring impact. This anthology presents a rich array of literary styles, from harrowing autobiographical accounts to incisive essays and riveting novels. The collection's strength lies in its diversity, featuring standout pieces that poignantly capture the human spirit's resilience amidst unimaginable adversity. It serves as a crucial compendium, positioning itself within the literary context as both a vital historical document and a compelling narrative of personal and collective struggle. The contributors to this anthology are a distinguished assemblage of writers, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences. Spanning across different historical and cultural contexts, authors such as Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Jacobs lend their voices to create a resonant chorus of testimony and resistance. Their collective contributions align with abolitionist and Civil Rights movements, offering profound insights into the socio-political landscapes of their times. This diversity of voices coalesces to enhance the reader's understanding of the complexities and nuances inherent in the theme of freedom and human dignity. Recommended for both its educational and emotional depth, Living to Tell the Horrid Tales invites readers into a journey of exploration across myriad perspectives and narratives. This anthology offers a unique opportunity to traverse the landscapes of hardship and hope, presented through a multiplicity of styles and themes. Readers are encouraged to engage with this collection not only to enrich their historical knowledge but to participate in the ongoing dialogue about freedom, justice, and humanity. Through this singular volume, one can appreciate the breadth of insights and the indelible impact of these powerful narratives on contemporary discourse.
Albion W. Tourgée, a former Union officer from Ohio, came to North Carolina in search of economic opportunity after the collapse of the Confederacy. A young man and a fearless advocate of freedmen’s rights, he soon became a radical Republican leader and a prominent figure in local politics. After he quit the South in 1874, Tourgée published a succession of novels and stories which made him famous. Bricks Without Straw, one of his two best-selling novels, is not only a moving story but an important commentary on the Reconstruction process in the South. This new edition of the book remains faithful to the original, which appeared in 1880. In his introduction, Profession Otto H. Olsen gives a comprehensive evaluation of the book and its author, and their impact on the era of Reconstruction. Tourgée was an astute and reliable observer of the Reconstruction scene. In Bricks Without Straw he concentrated on the problems and the continuing dilemma of freed slaves. Led by Nimbus Ware, a “good enough nigger but might aggravating to the white folk,” and Eliab Hill, a crippled mulatto preacher, former slaves begin their postwar experience by availing themselves of the educational, economic, and political opportunities of freedom. But as soon as federal protection is withdrawn, their existence becomes precarious in the face of the Ku Klux Klan and resentful southern whites. The novel conveys a true sense of the trials and accomplishments of a severely handicapped black population caught in the oppressive racist environment of the postwar South. But, as Professor Olsen points out, the book’s pioneering—and still pertinent—literary achievement is its repudiation of racist stereotypes and its effective portrayal of the essential humanity of the freed black slaves.
This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1880 edition by Fords, Howard, & Hulbert, New York.