65 pages 2 hours read

Ed. Lyndon J. Dominique, Anonymous

The Woman of Colour: A Tale

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1808

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The Woman of Colour, edited by Lyndon J. Dominique, garners praise for bringing to light a rare, early 19th-century novel that addresses race, gender, and class with progressive complexity. Critics commend Dominique's comprehensive introduction and annotations. However, some find the prose archaic and challenging. Overall, it's celebrated for its historical significance and scholarly contribution.

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Who Should Read The Woman of Colour?

A reader who would enjoy The Woman of Colour by Ed. Lyndon J. Dominique and Anonymous is likely interested in early 19th-century literature with themes of race, gender, and colonialism. Fans of Belinda by Maria Edgeworth and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë will appreciate its exploration of societal boundaries and personal identity.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Topics
Race / Racism
Gender / Feminism
Period
Colonialism / Postcolonialism
Themes
Identity: Race
Relationships: Marriage
Identity: Femininity