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Ruins of Ancient Cities (Volume 2) With General and Particular Accounts of Their Rise, Fall, and Present Condition

Ruins of Ancient Cities (Volume 2) With General and Particular Accounts of Their Rise, Fall, and Present Condition


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A lone figure wanders the gaslit streets of Boston, haunted by memories he cannot place and questions he dares not voice. In a city shaped by ambition and secrets, the boundaries between the seen and the hidden self blur, drawing him into a web of intrigue that stretches from the parlours of New England to the mysteries of Africa. This early 20th century novel deftly explores the shifting sands of racial identity fiction, as its black protagonist confronts both society's expectations and the enigma of his own origins. The narrative pulses with psychological tension, weaving supernatural fiction with the realities of race and society at the turn of the century. As the story unfolds, the reader is immersed in a world where every encounter is fraught with double meaning, and the quest for truth becomes a journey into the heart of what it means to belong. The Boston setting is rendered with atmospheric detail, capturing both the promise and the peril of a society on the cusp of change. With its nuanced depiction of African American experience and its probing of the hidden self theme, the novel stands as a significant work in the canon of historical African American novels. Its blend of suspense, psychological depth, and social commentary ensures that it remains a memorable and relevant piece of American classic novel writing. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For readers drawn to turn of the century fiction that challenges and illuminates, this volume offers both a gripping narrative and a vital piece of literary history.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9789374593554
  • Publisher: Alpha Editions
  • Publisher Imprint: Alpha Editions
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 9374593556
  • Publisher Date: 30 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 138
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N


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