Elket is a novel by Thomas Nelson Page, set in the American South during the Reconstruction era. The story follows the life of Elket, a young African-American girl who is sold into slavery by her father. Elket is taken in by a kindly white family, the Wilsons, who treat her as one of their own. Despite the kindness of the Wilsons, Elket is still a slave and must endure the harsh realities of life in the South. Elket eventually finds love with a young white man, John, who is determined to free her from slavery. With the help of the Wilsons, Elket and John are able to escape to the North, where they can live in freedom. However, Elket is still haunted by her past and must learn to cope with the trauma of her experiences. Elket is a powerful story of love, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity. It is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by African-Americans during the Reconstruction era, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of oppression.
By Thomas Nelson Page · First published 1891 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction · 2 chapters