Our Yellow Slave by Charles Fletcher Lummis
"The Yellow Slave" by Charles Fletcher Lummis is a novel that explores the themes of slavery and freedom through the story of a young woman named Ayesha, who is captured and sold into slavery in the Middle East. The book follows her journey as she navigates the harsh realities of life as a slave, and her eventual escape and fight for independence. The novel was written in the late 19th century, during a time when slavery was still legal in many parts of the world. Lummis's portrayal of Ayesha's experiences is both powerful and poignant, offering a glimpse into the brutal reality of slavery and the resilience of those who are enslaved. Throughout the book, Lummis uses vivid imagery and descriptive language to bring the reader into Ayesha's world, creating a sense of immediacy and urgency that underscores the importance of the story he is telling. The characters in the book are richly developed, with complex motivations and emotions that add depth and nuance to the narrative. Overall, "The Yellow Slave" is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged novel that sheds light on a little-known aspect of history. Its themes of slavery, freedom, and resilience are just as relevant today as they were when the book was first written, making it a powerful and important work of literature.
By Charles Fletcher Lummis · First published 1895 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 4,259 words
First lines
The only metal in the world that is yellow is the most precious of them all-gold. Brass is not a metal, but an alloy, a compound. And the color which gold shares with the sun has a great deal to do with its value. I do not suppose it would be possible that we should ever have come to love and admire any metal so much as to choose it for our highest currency and our ornaments, no matter how rare or ductile it might be, if it were of a dark, dull, gloomy color. The human eye never gets too old to be pleased with very much the same things which pleased it in childhood; and no eye is insensible to that precious yellow.
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book provides a largely historical context story, drawing on the experiences and challenges of the gold miners.
- Adventure — Centered around a quest for gold, the narrative encompasses thrilling ventures and dangerous situations, fitting the adventure genre.
- Drama — The relationship dynamics, trade, and survival strategies present intriguing dramatic elements in the plot.
- Social Commentary — The book presents a critique and reflection of societal values, particularly greed and enslavement to wealth, embodying features of the social commentary genre.
Tags
colonialism · racism · identity · cultural conflict · immigration · American history · social justice · ethnic studies · historical fiction · oppression · indigenous rights · narrative style
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Our Yellow Slave is listed on Textopian as a short story by Charles Fletcher Lummis, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charles Fletcher Lummis
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Social Commentary
- Length: 4,259 words
- Structure: 1 section, 37 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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