Freemen And Slaves: An Historical Tragedy, In Five Acts (1838)

Freemen and Slaves is a play written by William Ball in 1838. The play is set in the United States during the time of slavery and explores the complex relationships between masters and slaves. The story follows the lives of two families, one white and one black, who are intertwined through marriage and slavery. The main character, Henry, is a white man who inherits a plantation and slaves from his father. He struggles to balance his desire for wealth and power with his conscience and the growing anti-slavery movement. Meanwhile, his wife's family, who are slaves on the plantation, face their own struggles for freedom and dignity. The play is a powerful critique of slavery and the social and economic systems that supported it. It is also a moving exploration of the human cost of slavery and the resilience of those who fought against it. Overall, Freemen and Slaves is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged work that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.