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Literary
October 21, 1961
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Biographical profile of William Wells Brown, the first African American novelist, who trained as a printer with abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy, became an agent for the Western Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, and published 'Clotel; or, The President's Daughter' in London in 1853 and the U.S. in 1864.
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William Wells Brown.
The first negro novelist in America! He trained as a printer with abolitionist editor Elijah P. Lovejoy & became an agent of the Western Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society! His book "Clotel; or, The President's Daughter" was published in London in 1853, in the U.S. in 1864, and was widely read / Continental Features
William Wells Brown.
The first negro novelist in America! He trained as a printer with abolitionist editor Elijah P. Lovejoy & became an agent of the Western Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society! His book "Clotel; or, The President's Daughter" was published in London in 1853, in the U.S. in 1864, and was widely read / Continental Features
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Slavery Abolition
Political
What keywords are associated?
William Wells Brown
Clotel
Abolitionist
Negro Novelist
Elijah P Lovejoy
Anti Slavery Society
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Things You Should Know
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William Wells Brown
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The First Negro Novelist In America!
His Book "Clotel; Or, The President's Daughter" Was Published In London In 1853, In The U.S. In 1864, And Was Widely Read