Clotel

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Exploring mixed race identity in the antebellum South, this novel boldly addresses the hypocrisy of slavery and its societal impacts. Central to the narrative is Clotel, the mixed-race daughter of Thomas Jefferson, who navigates her fragmented identity in a racially divided world. Her quest for freedom reveals the tragic realities of race relations in early America. Through Clotel's journey, the author sheds light on the complex history of slavery and the personal struggles faced by individuals of mixed heritage.