The Hazeley Family (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An American TaleBy Amelia E. Johnson
Length4h 51m
About this audiobook
The Hazeley Family is a work of late-nineteenth-century domestic and religious fiction that turns the ordinary life of a Black family into a field of moral instruction. Written in a clear, earnest, and didactic style, the novel belongs to the tradition of sentimental Christian realism, where household discipline, education, faith, and character formation carry public significance. Johnson presents family life not merely as private refuge but as a model of racial dignity, social responsibility, and spiritual perseverance. Amelia E. Johnson, an African American writer associated with Baptist literary and religious culture, wrote at a time when Black authors used fiction to contest racist caricature and to imagine morally serious, intellectually capable Black communities. Her work reflects the concerns of post-Reconstruction African American uplift: piety, literacy, respectability, and the formation of young people under the pressures of an unjust society. Readers interested in early African American literature, women's writing, Christian fiction, or the history of Black family representation will find The Hazeley Family especially rewarding. It is a modest yet important novel, valuable for its ethical seriousness and its contribution to a developing Black literary tradition.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Christian & Inspirational
Length4 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 22, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Red and the Black (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter I. The Hazeley Home.
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6Chapter II. Flora at Home.
7Chapter III. Ruth Rudd.
8Chapter IV. Flora's First Sunday.
9Chapter V. The Beginning.
10Chapter VI. Some Results.
11Chapter VII. A Visit to Major Joe.
12Chapter VIII. More Results.
13Chapter IX. Ruth's New Home.
14Chapter X. Lottie Piper.
15Chapter XI. Changes.
16Chapter XII. Led Away.
17Chapter XIII. In the Hospital and Out Again.
18Chapter XIV. A Chapter of Wonders.
19Chapter XV. Going Home.
20Chapter XVI. Lottie's Trials.
21Chapter XVII. More Surprises.
22Chapter XVIII. A Christmas Invitation.
23Chapter XIX. A Homely Wedding.
24Analysis
25Reflection
26Memorable Quotes
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