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The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories

Author
Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson
Series
African Library
Language
English
Length
92 pages
ISBN
9781787365445
Published
18 January 2023
Imprint
Sovereign
  • african american
  • african
  • black culture
  • black heritage
  • harlem
  • discrimination
  • racism
  • equality
  • inequality
  • race

Description

The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson is a highly acclaimed collection of short stories that provides insight into the lives of African Americans in the early 20th century. Through her vivid and evocative writing, Dunbar-Nelson takes readers on a journey through the struggles and triumphs of her characters as they strive to achieve social equity in a racially divided society.

Author

Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson was an African American writer, poet and journalist of the early 20th century. Her work is often seen to be representative of the post-Reconstruction period, as her writings explore themes such as racial progress and social justice. She is also noted for her pioneering role in women's rights, with her activism and writing advocating for gender equality.