The Colonel's Dream (AmazonClassics Edition)

Released: July 5, 2022
Length: 9 hrs 14 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Brilliance Audio

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In Charles W. Chesnutt’s The Colonel's Dream, Colonel Henry French returns to his hometown of Clarendon, North Carolina, after serving as a Confederate officer and finding business success in the North. He aspires to foster change in a community still entrenched in racism, but as he champions progressive ideals for the oppressed, he faces fierce resistance from the townspeople, leading to tragic consequences. Written from the perspective of a white protagonist, the novel offers a critical examination of systemic racism and remains relevant in discussions about race and caste in America today. This revised edition invites readers to rediscover its powerful message.

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