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The Wings Of Oppression (1921)

The Wings Of Oppression (1921)

Hill, Leslie Pinckney

Paperback

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 1163889008
ISBN13: 9781163889008
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Wings of Oppression is a thought-provoking novel written by Leslie Pinckney Hill and published in 1921. The book explores the themes of racial discrimination, oppression, and the struggles of African Americans in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of a young black man named John Walden, who dreams of becoming a pilot but faces numerous obstacles due to his race. Despite his talent and determination, John is repeatedly denied opportunities to pursue his passion and is forced to confront the harsh realities of segregation and discrimination. Along the way, he meets a diverse cast of characters, including other African Americans who are also fighting against oppression, as well as white allies who are willing to stand up for what is right. Through John's journey, the book highlights the importance of perseverance, resilience, and the power of community in the face of adversity. Overall, The Wings of Oppression is a powerful and inspiring novel that sheds light on an important chapter in American history and continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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