{"product_id":"sowing-and-reaping-paperback","title":"Sowing and Reaping - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrances Ellen Watkins Harper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSowing and Reaping\u003c\/i\u003e (1876) is a novel by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. One of the first novels published by an African American woman, \u003ci\u003eSowing and Reaping\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of friendship, romance, and tragedy that advocates for temperance nationwide. Originally published in serial format in the \u003ci\u003eChristian Recorder\u003c\/i\u003e, an important and historical periodical connected to the African Methodist Episcopal Church, \u003ci\u003eSowing and Reaping\u003c\/i\u003e was rediscovered in the late twentieth century and has since been recognized as a groundbreaking work of fiction by the first African American woman to publish a novel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussing the recent closure of John Andrews' saloon, Paul Clifford and John Anderson reveal the starkly opposing natures which collide within their friendship. Although both consider themselves businessmen, Paul-whose father died young from alcoholism-always places morality ahead of opportunity while John, a pragmatist at heart, places his personal interests ahead of everything. Scolding his friend for not capitalizing on the bankruptcy of a local man, John presages the tragic events to come. As Paul falls in love with Belle through their mutual advocacy of temperance, John tries his hand as a saloon owner himself, indulging in and selling alcohol while turning a blind eye to his son's increasing dependence on drinking. Written in straightforward prose, \u003ci\u003eSowing and Reaping\u003c\/i\u003e is a politically conscious novel concerned with the cause of temperance in a time when families and communities were frequently torn apart by alcoholism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's \u003ci\u003eSowing and Reaping\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of African American literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Anderson and Paul Clifford may be friends, but their moral and religious outlooks--uniquely influenced by their identities as businessman--tend to differ, especially where temperance is concerned. Paul, whose father died an alcoholic, opposes drinking, while John, who hopes to open a saloon, is himself a joyful imbiber. \u003ci\u003eSowing and Reaping\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 26, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758498709792,"sku":"9781513280165","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7ae1e16d4fdee4e2d67eb18275f37140.webp?v=1780127985","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sowing-and-reaping-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}