Sowing and Reaping - (Mint Editions) by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Sowing and Reaping</i> (1876) is a novel by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. One of the first novels published by an African American woman, <i>Sowing and Reaping</i> is a story of friendship, romance, and tragedy that advocates for temperance nationwide. Originally published in serial format in the <i>Christian Recorder</i>, an important and historical periodical connected to the African Methodist Episcopal Church, <i>Sowing and Reaping</i> was rediscovered in the late twentieth century and has since been recognized as a groundbreaking work of fiction by the first African American woman to publish a novel.</p> <p>Discussing the recent closure of John Andrews' saloon, Paul Clifford and John Anderson reveal the starkly opposing natures which collide within their friendship. Although both consider themselves businessmen, Paul--whose father died young from alcoholism--always places morality ahead of opportunity while John, a pragmatist at heart, places his personal interests ahead of everything. Scolding his friend for not capitalizing on the bankruptcy of a local man, John presages the tragic events to come. As Paul falls in love with Belle through their mutual advocacy of temperance, John tries his hand as a saloon owner himself, indulging in and selling alcohol while turning a blind eye to his son's increasing dependence on drinking. Written in straightforward prose, <i>Sowing and Reaping</i> is a politically conscious novel concerned with the cause of temperance in a time when families and communities were frequently torn apart by alcoholism.</p> <p>With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's <i>Sowing and Reaping</i> is a classic of African American literature reimagined for modern readers.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>John Anderson and Paul Clifford may be friends, but their moral and religious outlooks--uniquely influenced by their identities as businessman--tend to differ, especially where temperance is concerned. Paul, whose father died an alcoholic, opposes drinking, while John, who hopes to open a saloon, is himself a joyful imbiber. <i>Sowing and Reaping</i> is a novel by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.</p>
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