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William Wells Brown

 
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About the Author

William Wells Brown (1814–1884) was born a slave, escaped to the North and then to England, and became one of the most prominent abolitionists of his time. During his prolific literary career, Brown was a pioneer in several different genres, including travel writing, fiction, and drama.

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Books by William Wells Brown

Clotel
Clotel
The Power of Sympathy and the Coquette
The Power of Sympathy and the Coquette

Books by William Wells Brown published by The Library of America

Clotel; or, The President’s Daughter
William Wells Brown: Clotel & Other Writings (LOA #247)
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