The Quest of the Silver Fleece

Name: The Quest of the Silver Fleece
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: W.E.B. Du Bois
ISBN: 9781440708893

Author: W.E.B. Du Bois

Narrator: Peter Jay Fernandez

Unabridged: 14 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/13/2009

Categories: Fiction, Classic, Romance

Synopsis

W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the most influential African- Americans of the 20th century, made significant societal contributions as a teacher, writer, and founding director of the NAACP. The Quest of the Silver Fleece reflects the attitudes and mindset of Americans-Northerners and Southerners, rich and poor, Black and White-at the dawn of the century. The Silver Fleece, cotton, could be the answer to Zora and Bles' prayers in overcoming poverty. While attending Miss Smith's School in rural Alabama, they lovingly nurture their crop. But, the white aristocracy is determined to control the price of cotton and monopolize the market. Can two young lovers prevail despite the daunting obstacles laid before them?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Beth

I took an entire course on DuBois when I was in college and became a huge fan. Still, I wasn't sure he'd hold up as a novelist (I'd read essays, short stories, sociological materials), and I had put off reading this book for years. As it turns out, the book was actually a pretty good read, with some......more

Goodreads review by Mary Robinette

Everyone should read this book. It's a wonderful coming of age story set in the early 1900s. Beautifully written.......more

Goodreads review by Michelle

A great book and a brilliant author.......more

Goodreads review by Grady

W.E.B. DuBois was a pioneer sociologist, political scientist, social activist and co-founder of the N.A.A.C.P. Near the end of his career he attempted to broaden the audience of his ideas and philosophy by writing fiction. One of his efforts, first published in 1911, was The Quest of the Silver Flee......more