The fire in the flint by Walter White

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Author White, Walter, 1893-1955
Illustrator Lewis, Allen, 1873-1957
LoC No. 24021400
Title The fire in the flint
Original Publication United States: Alfred A. Knopf,1924.
Credits Neal Caren. This file was derived from images generously made available by the University of Michigan through the HathiTrust.
Summary "The Fire in the Flint" by Walter White is a novel written in the early 20th century. It revolves around Kenneth B. Harper, a newly graduated Black physician returning to his hometown of Central City in Georgia, where he hopes to establish a successful medical practice while navigating the complexities of race relations in the Jim Crow era. The narrative explores themes of ambition, racial identity, and the quest for respect in a society deeply entrenched in prejudice. At the start of the novel, we meet Kenneth Harper, who is filled with optimism as he prepares to begin his medical practice after years of hard work and education. The opening passages detail his meticulous attention to setting up his office and reflect on his journey from school to battlefields in France during World War I. As he reminisces about his past, his brother Bob expresses skepticism about Kenneth’s optimism regarding the treatment they will receive in their racially divided community. Kenneth is determined to make a difference in Central City, yet he inadvertently faces challenges from the legacy of racism and the societal expectations tied to their identities. The juxtaposition between Kenneth's hopeful ambitions and Bob's disillusionment sets the stage for conflict and introspection as Kenneth aims to carve out a place for himself as a Black doctor in a predominantly white world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Young men -- Fiction
Subject Medical fiction
Subject Race relations -- Fiction
Subject Georgia -- Fiction
Subject African American physicians -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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