The Sins of the Father: A Romance of the South

By Thomas Dixon

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the turmoil of the Reconstruction South, a newspaper editor's fight for justice intertwines with a forbidden love, forcing him to confront the deep-seated prejudices of a divided nation.

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Culture/Civilization/Society History - American Politics Fiction

Released

2011-07-08

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Summary

"The Sins of the Father: A Romance of the South" by Thomas Dixon Jr. is a story set in the South after the Civil War, where a young newspaper editor named Major Daniel Norton wrestles with the racial and political problems of the time. Grappling with the chaos surrounding him, Major Norton uses his newspaper to voice his opinion. The story begins with scenes of white southerners being sold and belittled, which makes him think hard about the new black government and what it means for his town. As he gets to know Cleo, a beautiful mixed-race woman, the story looks at both his personal life and the hate and conflict tearing apart society as he faces tough choices about leadership. This initial portion sets the stage for Norton's eventual confrontations with political corruption and the moral quandaries of leadership during a deeply divided era.