Clotel; or, The President's Daughter

"Clotel; or, The President's Daughter" is a novel by William Wells Brown, published in 1853. It is considered one of the first works of African-American literature. The story explores the lives of mixed-race women, particularly Clotel, who is the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and an enslaved woman. The novel examines themes of slavery, racial identity, and injustice in America, highlighting the struggles of enslaved people and their descendants. Through personal stories, it exposes the brutal realities of slavery and advocates for abolition and equality.