Micheaux tells the story of a brave homesteader, Oscar Devereaux, whose dream is to tame 1,000 acres of land and establish himself as an example of success for his people; hence, "The Conquest." He secures the land but is overwhelmed by his struggles with drought, loneliness, and a troubled marriage.
Recently "rediscovered" as an important figure in the history of Hollywood filmmaking, Micheaux is being newly appreciated as well for his skills as a novelist. The reissue of "The Conquest," including an introduction by Professor Jayna J. Brown, reacquaints us with his work and puts his groundbreaking career in context for a new generation of readers.
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Micheaux tells the story of a brave homesteader, Oscar Devereaux, whose dream is to tame 1,000 acres of land and establish himself as an example of success for his people; hence, "The Conquest." He secures the land but is overwhelmed by his struggles with drought, loneliness, and a troubled marriage.
Recently "rediscovered" as an important figure in the history of Hollywood filmmaking, Micheaux is being newly appreciated as well for his skills as a novelist. The reissue of "The Conquest," including an introduction by Professor Jayna J. Brown, reacquaints us with his work and puts his groundbreaking career in context for a new generation of readers.
Imprint | Kessinger Publishing Co |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | June 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | June 2008 |
Authors | Oscar Micheaux |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards |
Pages | 344 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-548-98729-2 |
Barcode | 9780548987292 |
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LSN | 0-548-98729-7 |