Redwing (1916)

By Franklin Smith Farquhar

Book Overview

Redwing is a novel written by Franklin Smith Farquhar and originally published in 1916. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Redwing, who is half Native American and half white. The novel explores themes of racial identity, prejudice, and the clash of cultures in a changing America.Redwing grows up on a reservation in the Midwest and is raised by his mother, a Native American woman. He is proud of his heritage but also feels the pull of the white world outside the reservation. As he grows older, he becomes more aware of the prejudice and discrimination faced by Native Americans and struggles to find his place in a society that often sees him as an outsider.The novel follows Redwing as he leaves the reservation and travels to the city, where he encounters a range of characters from different backgrounds. He falls in love with a white woman, but their relationship is complicated by the racial tensions of the time. Redwing also becomes involved in labor organizing and political activism, fighting for the rights of workers and minorities.Throughout the novel, Redwing grapples with questions of identity and belonging. He must navigate the conflicting expectations of his Native American and white heritage and find a way to reconcile them in his own life. The novel is a powerful exploration of the complexities of race and culture in America, and a testament to the resilience and strength of those who seek to overcome prejudice and discrimination.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: 1166928942
• ISBN13: 9781166928940
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"