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"Iola Leroy" was written by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Pioneering abolitionist and poet who was among the first African American women published in the U.S.

Iola Leroy

Name: Iola Leroy
Author: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's groundbreaking novel plunges us into the tumultuous world of the American Civil War, specifically a North Carolina community on the cusp of freedom. At its heart is Iola Leroy, a young woman raised in blissful ignorance of her African ancestry, whose life is irrevocably shattered when she is tricked into returning home and enslaved. From the brutal realities of battlefield hospitals to the quiet defiance of clandestine prayer meetings, the narrative traces Iola's journey of self-discovery and resilience amidst a backdrop of profound societal upheaval, exploring themes of identity, injustice, and the enduring strength of community.

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As the Civil War bears down on a small North Carolina town, a tight-knit community of enslaved men and women is preparin...