The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance by Harriet Martineau

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Author Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876
Title The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance
Note Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Hour and the Man: An Historical Romance" by Harriet Martineau is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers on Pierre Dominique Toussaint l'Ouverture, a significant figure in the Haitian Revolution, and explores themes of freedom, rebellion, and the complexities of loyalty during a tumultuous time in history. The novel aims to portray the challenges faced by Toussaint, indicating his moral dilemmas and interactions as he navigates a society on the brink of upheaval. The opening portion of the book sets the stage in Saint Domingo during a particularly oppressive August evening in 1791. It introduces Toussaint and his family, who are waiting for the arrival of a friend, Jean. Tension builds as they observe multiple fires in the distance, which signify the start of a rebellion against the oppressive colonial regime. Toussaint grapples with the moral implications of the insurrection, expressing concern for the consequences of violence against their former masters. As conflicts arise with the looming insurrection, the narrative unfolds to reveal the dichotomy between the revolutionary fervor of the blacks and the anxieties of the white plantation owners, foreshadowing the larger rebellion that will engulf the entire colony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Biographical fiction
Subject Toussaint Louverture, 1743-1803
Subject Generals -- Fiction
Subject Revolutionaries -- Fiction
Subject Haiti -- History -- Revolution, 1791-1804 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 24120
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 3, 2008
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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