The Colonel's Dream by Charles Waddell Chesnutt audiobook

The Colonel's Dream

By Charles W. Chesnutt
Read by Kevin R. Free

Recorded Books, Inc.
9.19 Hours Unabridged
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The biracial Charles W. Chesnutt ranks among the 20th-century' s most important civil rights advocates. Published in 1905, The Colonel' s Dream was extremely progressive and controversial for its time. When former Confederate officer Colonel French returns to his North Carolina hometown after building his fortune in the North, he intends to create better economic conditions for those who have only known hardship. But there is a new social order in the South that stands in his way. Men the colonel once awed now berate him and his idealism-- and are determined to make him fail.

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Summary

Summary

The biracial Charles W. Chesnutt ranks among the 20th-century' s most important civil rights advocates. Published in 1905, The Colonel' s Dream was extremely progressive and controversial for its time. When former Confederate officer Colonel French returns to his North Carolina hometown after building his fortune in the North, he intends to create better economic conditions for those who have only known hardship. But there is a new social order in the South that stands in his way. Men the colonel once awed now berate him and his idealism-- and are determined to make him fail.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“This book is entertaining and most acceptably free from sensationalism.”  Life 
“Mr. Chesnutt has made a vivid presentation of the social and racial conditions prevailing in the south, turning the light strongly upon the limitations under which his race suffers. He writes with an avowed purpose, and he writes well.”  Detroit Free Press
“Kevin R. Free’s quiet narration enlivens Chesnutt’s book about the failures of Reconstruction and the South’s struggle to find purpose and prosperity. Free creates subtle Southern accents for the high-born whites, thicker accents for the poor whites, and dialect for the blacks.” AudioFile

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Author Bio: Charles Waddell Chesnutt

Author Bio: Charles Waddell Chesnutt

Charles Waddell Chesnutt (1858–1932) was an African American author, essayist, and political activist who was best known for his novels and short stories exploring racism and other social themes. He wrote stories that appeared in various magazines, including the Atlantic Monthly, where he published his first short story, The Goophered Grapevine, in 1887. His first book, a collection of short stories entitled The Conjure Woman, was published in 1899. He also wrote several full-length novels and appeared on the lecture circuit. Some of his other works include The Passing of Grandison, The House Behind the Cedars, and The Colonel’s Dream.

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Available Formats : Digital Download, CD
Runtime: 9.19
Audience: Adult
Language: English