About “The quest of the silver fleece”
The Quest of the Silver Fleece dramatizes the economic conflict between cotton growers and Northern capitalists during Reconstruction, reflecting the author's belief that capitalism led to the exploitation of Southern farmers. The novel uses Miss Sarah Smith's controversial school for Southern black children as a fictional device to connect wealthy cotton planters, their exploited black laborers, and the interests of Wall Street and Washington.
Book details
- Published
- 1911
- Latest edition
- 1911 · ISBN 9780812201796
- ISBN
- 9780812201796
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The quest of the silver fleece?
The quest of the silver fleece by W. E. B. Du Bois has 440 pages.
