Overshadowed: A Novel (1901) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163940181)

""Overshadowed"" is a novel written by Sutton E. Griggs and published in 1901. The story follows the life of a young African American woman named Naomi who is struggling to find her place in society. She is constantly overshadowed by her more successful and privileged sister, Grace, who is married to a wealthy white man. Naomi's journey takes her from the rural south to the bustling city of Chicago, where she encounters racism, poverty, and a host of other challenges. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy African American businessman, a white philanthropist, and a group of radical activists. Through her experiences, Naomi learns to navigate the complex social and political landscape of turn-of-the-century America and to find her own voice in a world that often seeks to silence her. ""Overshadowed"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of race, class, gender, and identity in a time of great social upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Sutton E. Griggs
ISBN-10: 1163940186
ISBN-13: 9781163940181
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d