Bricks Without Straw
A NovelBy Albion Winegar Tourgée
Length15h 35m
About this audiobook
Albion Winegar Tourgée's "Bricks Without Straw" is a poignant narrative that grapples with the intricacies of race, justice, and the human condition in post-Civil War America. Set against the backdrop of the Reconstruction era, Tourgée's work intricately weaves together a social critique with a compelling plot, marking it as a significant contribution to the Realist literary movement. Through finely drawn characters and vivid descriptions, Tourgée exposes the systemic injustices faced by African Americans while examining the moral complexities of both individuals and society at large. His prose invites readers to confront uncomfortable truths, making the narrative not just a story but a call to action for equality and civil rights. Albion Winegar Tourgée, a Northern abolitionist and civil rights advocate, deeply influenced the writing of this powerful novel. His experiences as a Union soldier and a judge in the South during Reconstruction galvanized his commitment to social justice. Tourgée's life was marked by a desire to effect change, culminating in this transformative work that reflects his belief in the potential for societal progress through education and empathy. "Bricks Without Straw" is recommended for readers interested in American history, social justice, and the enduring struggle for civil rights. Tourgée's eloquent and incisive prose makes the novel not only an enjoyable read but also an enlightening experience. Engaging with this text offers a deeper understanding of America's complex relationship with race and justice, making it essential reading for those seeking insight into the nation's past and its continued relevance today.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (41)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length15 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 29, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER VI.
26CHAPTER XXXI.
2CHAPTER VII.
27CHAPTER XXXII.
3CHAPTER VIII.
28CHAPTER XXXIII.
4CHAPTER IX.
29CHAPTER XXXIV.
5CHAPTER X.
30CHAPTER XXXV.
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6CHAPTER XI.
31CHAPTER XXXVI.
7CHAPTER XII.
32CHAPTER XXXVII.
8CHAPTER XIII.
33CHAPTER XXXVIII.
9CHAPTER XIV.
34CHAPTER XXXIX.
10CHAPTER XV.
35CHAPTER XL
11CHAPTER XVI.
36CHAPTER XLI.
12CHAPTER XVII.
37CHAPTER XLII.
13CHAPTER XVIII.
38CHAPTER XLIII.
14CHAPTER XIX.
39CHAPTER XLIV.
15CHAPTER XX.
40CHAPTER XLV.
16CHAPTER XXI.
41CHAPTER XLVI.
17CHAPTER XXII.
42CHAPTER XLVII.
18CHAPTER XXIII.
43CHAPTER XLVIII.
19CHAPTER XXIV.
44CHAPTER XLIX.
20CHAPTER XXV.
45CHAPTER L.
21CHAPTER XXVI.
46CHAPTER LI.
22CHAPTER XXVII.
47CHAPTER LII.
23CHAPTER XXVIII.
48CHAPTER LIII.
24CHAPTER XXIX.
49CHAPTER LIV.
25CHAPTER XXX.
50CHAPTER LV.
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