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Title details for The Quest of the Silver Fleece by W.E.B. Du Bois - Available

The Quest of the Silver Fleece

by W.E.B. Du Bois
Peter Jay Fernandez
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W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the most influential African- Americans of the 20th century, made significant societal contributions as a teacher, writer, and founding director of the NAACP. The Quest of the Silver Fleece reflects the attitudes and mindset of Americans-Northerners and Southerners, rich and poor, Black and White-at the dawn of the century. The Silver Fleece, cotton, could be the answer to Zora and Bles' prayers in overcoming poverty. While attending Miss Smith's School in rural Alabama, they lovingly nurture their crop. But, the white aristocracy is determined to control the price of cotton and monopolize the market. Can two young lovers prevail despite the daunting obstacles laid before them?

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  • Release date

    January 1, 2014

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781490611327
      • File size: 413189 KB
      • Duration: 14:20:48

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      This novel by the preeminent sociologist was published in 1911. The "silver fleece" in question is cotton, the raising of which by two black lovers is at the heart of this story of economic exploitation and racial oppression. While the language and writing style are dated, the thought-provoking content is not. The problems with this audiobook lie not with the written word, but the spoken. The heart of the novel takes place in Alabama, yet Southern accents are completely absent. Racism and the struggle for recognition are usually emotionally charged themes, but Fernandez's lifeless performance never tugs at our emotions. Du Bois deserves better. P.R. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine

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