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Dixon, Thomas, Jr.
1864
1946
Dixon, Thomas F.
Dixon, Thomas
Cassel, John Harmon
1872
1961
The Sins of the Father: A Romance of the South
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"The Sins of the Father: A Romance of the South" by Jr. Thomas Dixon is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of post-Civil War Southern society, it delves into themes of racial division, societal upheaval, and the struggle for power in a tumultuous political landscape. The story primarily follows Major Daniel Norton, a young newspaper editor navigating the complex conflicts arising from the Reconstruction era and the emergence of the Ku Klux Klan. The opening of the novel introduces Major Norton as he grapples with the harsh realities of a society in chaos following the war. As he writes editorials for his paper, he witnesses the subjugation of his fellow white citizens, who are being auctioned and humiliated. The tension escalates when he contemplates the implications of the black government in power and its impact on his community. He encounters the complexities of love and desire through his interactions with Cleo, a young and beautiful mixed-race woman, juxtaposing personal dilemmas against the backdrop of a society rife with hatred and rivalry. This initial portion sets the stage for Norton's eventual confrontations with political corruption and the moral quandaries of leadership during a deeply divided era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Political fiction
Newspaper editors -- Fiction
North Carolina -- Fiction
Ku Klux Klan (19th century) -- Fiction
White supremacy movements -- Fiction
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- Fiction
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Category: American Literature
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