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The Woman of Colour is a unique literary account of a black heiress life immediately after the abolition of the British slave trade. Olivia Fairfield, the biracial heroine and orphaned daughter of a slaveholder, must travel from Jamaica to England, and as a condition of her fathers will either marry her Caucasian first cousin or become dependent on his mercenary elder brother and sisterinlaw. As Olivia decides between these two conflicting possibilities, her letters recount her impressions of Britain and its inhabitants as only a black woman could record them. She gives scathing descriptions of London, Bristol, and the British, as well as progressive critiques of race, racism, and slavery. The narrative follows her life from the heights of her arranged marriage to its swift descent into annulment and destitution, only to culminate in her resurrection as a selfproclaimed widow who flouts the conventional marriage plot.The appendices, which include contemporary reviews of the novel, historical documents on race and inheritance in Jamaica, and examples of other women of colour in early British prose fiction, will further inspire readers to rethink issues of race, gender, class, and empire from an African womans perspective.
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- Q: What is 'The Woman of Colour: A Tale' about? A: 'The Woman of Colour: A Tale' follows the life of Olivia Fairfield, a black heiress navigating her existence in Britain after the abolition of the British slave trade. The narrative explores her struggles with identity, race, and societal expectations as she must choose between marriage and independence.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by an anonymous writer, reflecting the historical context of its time when many women, particularly women of color, often went unrecognized.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: Key themes include race, gender, class, and the impact of the British Empire, along with critiques of racism and slavery from a unique perspective of a biracial woman.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This listing is for a used book in good condition, indicating it may have some wear but is still suitable for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Woman of Colour: A Tale' consists of 268 pages, providing a substantial narrative for exploration and reflection.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'The Woman of Colour: A Tale' published? A: The book was published on October 24, 2007.
- Q: Are there any additional resources included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes appendices featuring contemporary reviews, historical documents on race and inheritance, and examples of other women of color in early British prose.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in literature that challenges societal norms, explores historical perspectives on race, and examines gender dynamics will find this book particularly enlightening.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or an edition? A: This book is part of the Broadview Editions, which aims to provide scholarly editions of classic literature.