Frances E. W. Harper

Frances E. W. HarperDiscover the profound impact of Frances E. W. Harper, a pivotal figure in 19th century literature and social justice. This BRAND NEW book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, dives deep into the life of Harper, a celebrated black woman poet, novelist, essayist, speaker, and activist. Harper was a influential advocate for Abolitionism and female suffrage, and her compelling works continue to resonate today. This essential read, boasting 240 pages

Discover the profound impact of Frances E. W. Harper, a pivotal figure in 19th-century literature and social justice. This BRAND NEW book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, dives deep into the life of Harper, a celebrated black woman poet, novelist, essayist, speaker, and activist. Harper was a influential advocate for Abolitionism and female suffrage, and her compelling works continue to resonate today. This essential read, boasting 240 pages of insightful content, is curated by Utz McKnight, who sheds light on how Harper inspired her contemporaries to envision a better America. McKnight explores Harper's visionary narratives surrounding Emancipation and her critical role in combating Jim Crow laws. By engaging with Harper’s remarkable ideas, readers will gain a deeper understanding of our historical legacy and how it informs ongoing contemporary issues, such as racial violence and the role of Christianity in society. This book is not only vital for students of African American history but is also a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of race, politics, and progressive movements in today's world. Enjoy FREE shipping on this enlightening book, with delivery taking up to 6 weeks. Once you place your order, please note that it cannot be canceled.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509535545
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240


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Free Black woman, poet, novelist, essayist, speaker, and activist, Frances Watkins Harper was one of the nineteenth century™s most important advocates of Abolitionism and female suffrage, and her pioneering work still has profound lessons for us today.


In this new book, Utz McKnight shows how Harper™s life and work inspired her contemporaries to imagine a better America. He seeks to recover her importance by examining not only her vision of the possibilities of Emancipation, but also her subsequent role in challenging Jim Crow. He argues that engaging with her ideas and writings is vital in understanding not only our historical inheritance, but also contemporary issues ranging from racial violence to the role of Christianity.
This lucid book is essential reading not only for students of African American history, but also for all progressives interested in issues of race, politics, and society.