Clotelle or The Colored Heroine

"Clotelle or The Colored Heroine" by William Wells Brown is a groundbreaking novel and one of the earliest works of fiction published by an African American writer. Set against the brutal backdrop of American slavery, the story follows Clotelle, a mixed-race woman born into bondage, as she struggles for freedom, identity, and love. Through daring escapes, heartbreak, and resilience, Clotelle’s journey exposes the horrors of slavery and the complexities of race and gender in 19th-century America. A powerful abolitionist narrative, this novel remains a vital and poignant critique of oppression and injustice.
"Clotelle or The Colored Heroine" is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original of 1867.