Frances E. W. Harper

Iola Leroy

Family Slavery Prejudice Kidnapping Gender Race Identity Reconstruction Discrimination Reconstruction Era

An anti-slavery novel which follows the life of Iola Leroy, a free-born, mixed-race woman who passes as white. When her racial identity is discovered, she is kidnapped and sold into slavery but will be later freed by the Union Army. Iola embarks on...

Crocuses

Poetry History Non-Fiction

19th century Women's Rights Literature Poetry Suffrage Abolitionism African American Progressive Era Social reform Temperance

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's "Crocuses" is a collection of poems reflecting the social and political climate of 19th-century America. Harper's work explores themes of abolitionism, women's rights, and racial equality. As an active voice in the soc...

Poems

Poetry History Political Science Non-Fiction

Equality Women's Rights Freedom Social Justice Abolitionism 19th century poetry Civil Rights Activism Discrimination African American Literature

Frances E. W. Harper's poems address the pressing social and political issues of her time. Her powerful words speak out against slavery, discrimination, and injustice, while also celebrating the strength and resilience of the African American communi...

Minnie's Sacrifice

Romance Fiction Drama Novel

Marriage 19th century Love Racism Race Identity Discovery social commentary South North Mulatto Mixed parentage

Minnie's Sacrifice is a poignant novel that explores the complexities of identity, race, and love in 19th-century America. Minnie, a young woman raised in the South, is unaware of her mixed heritage until she is sent to the North after her mother's...

Sowing and Reaping

Fiction Novel

Family Marriage Morality Christianity Alcoholism Prohibition Temperance

Sowing and Reaping is a didactic novel that explores the destructive effects of alcohol abuse on individuals and families. The novel follows the lives of two couples: Belle and Paul, who are devout Christians and abstain from alcohol, and Jeanette an...

Trial and Triumph

Romance Fiction Novel

Love Success 19th Century America Moral Values African American women Trials and Tribulations

Frances E. W. Harper's 'Trial and Triumph' is a novel that follows the journey of Annette Harcourt, an African American woman living in 19th century America. The story explores themes of moral values, perseverance, and the search for happiness. Annet...

Going East

Poetry Non-Fiction Speech

19th century Literature Education Feminism Poetry Suffrage Social Justice Abolitionism Maryland Civil Rights African American Baltimore

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's "Going East" is a collection of poems that reflects her commitment to social justice and the fight for equality. The poems address themes of abolition, suffrage, education, and the experiences of African Americans in t...

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