Project Gutenberg 2000-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 181 Brown, William Wells 1884 Brown, W. Wells (William Wells) Brown, Wm. Wells (William Wells) Brown, William W. Clotelle: A Tale of the Southern States "Clotelle: A Tale of the Southern States" by William Wells Brown is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This narrative explores the complex and harsh realities of slavery in the antebellum Southern States, focusing on the lives of mulatto women and their unfortunate entanglements with their white masters. The story introduces us to Isabella and her mother Agnes, showcasing their struggles within a society that devalues their humanity and commodifies their existence. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a somber exploration of the lives of enslaved individuals, particularly emphasizing the experiences of enslaved women and their families. It begins by discussing the social dynamics among the slave population, highlighting how mulatto women often find themselves sought after for their beauty but also trapped in a cycle of exploitation. The narrative quickly shifts to Agnes and her daughters, revealing their aspirations and the impact of the auction block, where families are torn apart. The characters are immediately thrust into a heart-wrenching reality, setting the tone for the trials they will face in a world that sees them as mere property. Young Henry Linwood promises to purchase Isabella, hinting at the complicated love that will develop amidst the oppressive circumstances they all must endure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Enslaved women -- Fiction Domestic fiction Illegitimate children -- Fiction African American women -- Fiction African American families -- Fiction PS Text African American Writers Category: Novels Category: American Literature 291096 2025-08-01T12:12:58.680373 text/html 276937 2020-12-31T15:34:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 100577 2020-12-31T15:34:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 176999 2025-08-01T12:13:05.564355 application/epub+zip 182150 2025-08-01T12:13:01.519378 application/epub+zip 167160 2025-08-01T12:13:00.349364 application/epub+zip 349461 2025-08-01T12:13:08.469318 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336350 2025-08-01T12:13:04.829364 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 254824 2022-09-01T13:42:36.686010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259352 2025-08-01T12:12:57.866419 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 259243 2020-12-31T15:34:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98526 2020-12-31T15:34:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19660 2025-08-01T12:13:08.634320 application/rdf+xml 14472 2025-08-01T12:13:00.856386 image/jpeg 3550 2025-08-01T12:13:00.595380 image/jpeg 172324 2025-08-01T12:12:58.711436 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia