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A Black Adonis
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- Gutenberg ID
- 26599
- Title
- A Black Adonis
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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A poignant tale of racial prejudice and forbidden love, this novel follows a young Black writer whose manuscript is rejected by a major publisher. As he navigates a society that despises his heritage, he finds unexpected support from a wealthy white woman, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the deep-seated racism of the era.
- Summary up to 500 words
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In Linn Boyd Porter's *A Black Adonis*, the narrative follows Shirley Roseleaf, a talented but impoverished Black writer whose life is upended by racial prejudice and personal jealousy. After submitting a romance novel to the prestigious firm Cutt & Slashem, Roseleaf is devastated when they reject his manuscript without reading it, mocking his profession. Heartbroken, he retreats to the home of Daisy Fern, a wealthy white woman who offers him financial aid to study in Europe. However, Roseleaf's suspicions are aroused when he overhears Daisy speaking angrily to Hannibal, a Black man she had invited to stay. Believing Hannibal has seduced Daisy, Roseleaf hires a detective to track him down. The investigation reveals a shocking truth: Hannibal is not a seducer but a protector. He is holding Daisy hostage to prevent her father from being imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Roseleaf realizes his own jealousy and prejudice blinded him to the reality of the situation. In a profound act of self-sacrifice, Roseleaf burns his manuscript to protect the reputations of those he loves, including Daisy, her father, and Hannibal. He departs for Europe, leaving behind a story that exposes the cruelty of racial injustice and the destructive power of unchecked suspicion. The novel serves as a critique of the societal barriers faced by Black individuals and the tragic consequences of allowing prejudice to cloud judgment.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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People
Authors
- Linn Boyd Porter
Classification
Categories
- Fiction
- African Americans