"Of One Blood: or, The Hidden Self" by Pauline E. Hopkins is a story that begins with Reuel Briggs, a thoughtful student in Boston, who wrestles with big life questions and finds himself drawn to the idea of hidden selves and the mysteries of the human mind. He meets Dianthe Lusk, a singer with great talent who catches his eye, beginning a journey full of love, questions of who they are, and the challenges of race in America after the Civil War. The story starts by showing Reuel as a somewhat lonely young man, thinking deeply about life's meaning. One day, while reading about mystical ideas, he decides he wants to explore the deeper parts of the mind. A visit from his friend, Aubrey Livingston, brings up conversations about the difficulties faced by Black people and an upcoming concert. As Reuel becomes fixated on a vision of Dianthe, the story suggests a strong connection between them, dealing with ideas of destiny and the problems caused by societal expectations. This engaging start sets the scene for a deep look at identity as the characters deal with both love and prejudice.
Of one blood: or, The hidden self
By Pauline E. (Pauline Elizabeth) Hopkins
A lonely student's fascination with the hidden mind intertwines his fate with a captivating singer, setting them on a course through love, identity, and the racial complexities of post-Civil War America.
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About the AuthorPauline Elizabeth Hopkins was an American novelist, journalist, playwright, historian, and editor. She is considered a pioneer in her use of the romantic novel to explore social and racial themes, as demonstrated in her first major novel Contending Forces: A Romance Illustrative of Negro Life North and South. In addition, Hopkins is known for her significant contributions as editor for the Colored American Magazine, which was recognized as being among the first periodicals specifically celebrating African-American culture through short stories, essays and serial novels. She is also known to have had connections to other influential African Americans of the time, such as Booker T. Washington and William Wells Brown.
Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins was an American novelist, journalist, playwright, historian, and editor. She is considered a pioneer in her use of the romantic novel to explore social and racial themes, as demonstrated in her first major novel Contending Forces: A Romance Illustrative of Negro Life North and South. In addition, Hopkins is known for her significant contributions as editor for the Colored American Magazine, which was recognized as being among the first periodicals specifically celebrating African-American culture through short stories, essays and serial novels. She is also known to have had connections to other influential African Americans of the time, such as Booker T. Washington and William Wells Brown.
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