Octavia: The Octoroon

By J F Lee

Book Overview

Octavia: The Octoroon is a novel written by J.F. Lee and published in 1900. The story centers around Octavia, a young woman who is the daughter of a white plantation owner and a slave. She is raised as a privileged member of her father's household, but her mixed heritage and the racial tensions of the time make her life difficult.As Octavia grows older, she falls in love with a white man named Frank, but their relationship is forbidden by society. Octavia is eventually sold into slavery and sent to New Orleans, where she is forced to work as a prostitute. Despite the hardships she faces, Octavia remains determined to escape and reunite with Frank.The novel explores themes of race, identity, and the struggle for freedom in a society that is deeply divided by slavery and racism. It also offers a vivid portrayal of life in the American South during the 19th century, with its complex social hierarchies and cultural traditions.Overall, Octavia: The Octoroon is a powerful and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104651734
• ISBN13: 9781104651732
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"