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The Soul of John Brown

By Stephen Graham

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the intense story of a nation wrestling with its conscience, where one man's radical actions ignite the struggle for liberation from the chains of slavery.

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2015-02-10
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Summary

"The Soul of John Brown" by Stephen Graham is a journey into America's past struggles with slavery and racial inequality. The author examines the impact of slavery on both the enslaved and the enslavers, revealing the deep moral contradictions at the heart of a nation founded on ideals of freedom. John Brown comes forward as a central character in this period, someone who challenged the injustices endured by African Americans by positioning himself strongly against oppression. The book presents a thoughtful explanation of the historical context behind racial tensions and the continuous fight for equality in America, making Brown a pivotal figure.

About the Author

Stephen Graham was a British journalist, travel-writer, essayist and novelist. His best-known books recount his travels around pre-revolutionary Russia and his journey to Jerusalem with a group of Russian Christian pilgrims. Most of his works express his sympathy for the poor, for agricultural labourers and for tramps, and his distaste for industrialisation.

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