A Fool's Errand, By One Of The Fools by Albion Winegar Tourgee
The Famous Romance of American History
"A Fool's Errand, By One of the Fools" is a historical novel that provides a critical examination of the Reconstruction era in the Southern United States following the Civil War. The narrative, based on the author's own experiences, follows a Northern soldier who settles in the South to aid in rebuilding the region and promoting racial equality. Facing vehement opposition and violent resistance from the local population and the Ku Klux Klan, the protagonist grapples with the ingrained prejudices and economic struggles of the post-war South. The book explores themes of justice, social reform, and the challenges of effecting real change against deeply entrenched racism.
The 17008th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1879
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- One Hundred Best American Novels, 1770 to 1985 (The American Scholar)