The Marrow Of Tradition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169297029)

The Marrow of Tradition is a novel written by Charles W. Chesnutt that was first published in 1901. Set in the fictional town of Wellington, North Carolina, the novel explores the tensions and conflicts between the black and white communities in the aftermath of the Civil War and Reconstruction.The story centers around the character of Dr. William Miller, a black physician who returns to Wellington after years of studying and practicing medicine in the North. Miller finds himself caught up in the political and social turmoil of the town, as the white ruling class seeks to maintain its power and control over the black population.The novel is a powerful critique of the racism and injustice that persisted in the South after the Civil War, and Chesnutt's vivid portrayal of the characters and events in Wellington is both compelling and disturbing. Through his portrayal of the complex relationships between black and white characters, Chesnutt exposes the deep-seated prejudices and injustices that continue to plague American society to this day.Overall, The Marrow of Tradition is a thought-provoking and challenging novel that offers a powerful commentary on race and social justice in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the history and ongoing struggles of the black community in the United States.A party of Northern visitors had been staying for several days at the St. James Hotel. The gentlemen of the party were concerned in a projected cotton mill, while the ladies were much interested in the study of social conditions, and especially in the negro problem. As soon as their desire for information became known, they were taken courteously under the wing of prominent citizens and their wives, who gave them, at elaborate luncheons, the Southern white man's views of the negro, sighing sentimentally over the disappearance of the good old negro of before the war, and gravely deploring the degeneracy of his descendants.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: Charles W. Chesnutt
ISBN-10: 1169297021
ISBN-13: 9781169297029
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 234
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d