** "The Escape; Or, A Leap For Freedom: A Drama, in Five Acts" by William Wells Brown is a powerful drama that vividly portrays the perilous journey of enslaved people yearning for liberty. At the heart of the story are Glen and Melinda, lovers who dream of escaping the chains of slavery and finding refuge in Canada. The drama begins by introducing the audience to the world of slave owners, such as Dr. and Mrs. Gaines, whose interactions with enslaved individuals like Cato shed light on the dynamics of power and oppression. As Glen and Melinda grapple with the injustice of their love being denied, their determination to escape intensifies, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of courage, sacrifice, and the yearning for a better life in a society deeply fractured by slavery. The play captures the emotional depth and urgency of their situation, drawing the audience into their struggle for freedom and self-determination. **
The Escape; Or, A Leap For Freedom: A Drama, in Five Acts
By William Wells Brown
** Bound by love but trapped by slavery, two souls risk everything for a chance to escape to freedom.
Summary
About the AuthorWilliam Wells Brown was an American abolitionist, novelist, playwright, and historian. Born into slavery near Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Brown escaped to Ohio in 1834 at the age of 19. He settled in Boston, Massachusetts, where he worked for abolitionist causes and became a prolific writer. While working for abolition, Brown also supported causes including: temperance, women's suffrage, pacifism, prison reform, and an anti-tobacco movement. His novel Clotel (1853), considered the first novel written by an African American, was published in London, England, where he resided at the time. It was later published in the United States.
William Wells Brown was an American abolitionist, novelist, playwright, and historian. Born into slavery near Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Brown escaped to Ohio in 1834 at the age of 19. He settled in Boston, Massachusetts, where he worked for abolitionist causes and became a prolific writer. While working for abolition, Brown also supported causes including: temperance, women's suffrage, pacifism, prison reform, and an anti-tobacco movement. His novel Clotel (1853), considered the first novel written by an African American, was published in London, England, where he resided at the time. It was later published in the United States.
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