From "Superman" to ManA classic work of fiction from the Harlem Renaissance Joel Augustus Roger's seminal work, this novel first published in 1917 is a polemic against the ignorance that fuels racism. The central plot revolves around a debate between a Pullman porter and a white racist Southern politician. |
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... question , for he stammered : " Oh , you know very well what I mean . I mean - well- well - do you fecl you are the equal of a white inan ? ” " Your question has answered itself , sir . " " In what way ? " " Well , sir , if I could tell ...
... question , for he stammered : " Oh , you know very well what I mean . I mean - well- well - do you fecl you are the equal of a white inan ? ” " Your question has answered itself , sir . " " In what way ? " " Well , sir , if I could tell ...
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... question of facial beauty a wearisome one . The ultimate question has always been that of the mental and moral worth of the individual . Measured by the Greek standard of facial contour , Socrates , Herbert Spencer , Darwin , Voltaire ...
... question of facial beauty a wearisome one . The ultimate question has always been that of the mental and moral worth of the individual . Measured by the Greek standard of facial contour , Socrates , Herbert Spencer , Darwin , Voltaire ...
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... question of marriage between white and black resolves itself into seven principal points , as follows : -one against , four for the question taking care of itself , and two in favor of the proposition . I have honestly sought other ...
... question of marriage between white and black resolves itself into seven principal points , as follows : -one against , four for the question taking care of itself , and two in favor of the proposition . I have honestly sought other ...
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