Clotel; or, The President's Daughter (AmazonClassics Edition)

"Clotel; or, The President’s Daughter" is a poignant historical fiction that explores the grim realities of institutional slavery through the lens of Thomas Jefferson’s relationship with an enslaved woman, represented by the character Currer. After Jefferson's death, Currer's daughters, Clotel and Althesa, become legal property and face the imminent threat of being sold at auction. Despite the surrounding violence and tragedy, Clotel embarks on a desperate quest for freedom for herself and her family. This revised edition sheds light on themes of racial prejudice and religious hypocrisy, drawing from various sources, including abolitionist literature and the author's own life experiences.