The Escape; Or, A Leap For Freedom: A Drama, in Five Acts

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Escape; Or, A Leap For Freedom: A Drama, in Five Acts" by William Wells Brown is a drama written in the mid-19th century. This significant work explores the harrowing experiences of enslaved people seeking freedom, centering around the characters Glen and Melinda, who are determined to escape from the bonds of slavery. The narrative delves into the stark realities of slavery, love, and the pursuit of freedom within a deeply divided society. The beginning of the drama introduces various characters and sets the stage for the unfolding conflict. Dr. Gaines, a slave owner, and his wife Mrs. Gaines are depicted in their domestic life, discussing their social standings and dealings with enslaved individuals like Cato and Glen. Glen and Melinda, faced with the harsh reality of their love being thwarted by the oppressive institution of slavery, express their desires to escape to Canada where they can live freely. Through their interactions and the dialogue surrounding their plight, the play poignantly captures the emotional turmoil and urgency of their situation, while also laying the groundwork for the tension that will drive the plot forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Nick Wall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Escape;_or,_A_Leap_for_Freedom

Reading ease score: 93.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2021-06-05