{"product_id":"trial-and-triumph-9781513220666","title":"Trial and Triumph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrial and Triumph\u003c\/i\u003e (1888-1889) is a novel by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. One of the first novels published by an African American woman, \u003ci\u003eTrial and Triumph\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of family, faith, and sacrifice that advocates for education and equality for all African Americans. 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\u003eTrial and Triumph\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\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt her modest home, Mrs. Harcourt discusses a recent controversy involving her granddaughter and an irate neighbor. Having sent Annette out to the grocery store for oil, she unwittingly gave the young girl an opportunity for mischief—on her way home, Annette managed to spill oil on Mrs. Larkins’ stoop, causing the particularly diligent housekeeper to curse the girl for her carelessness. Embarrassed but unsurprised, Mrs. Harcourt has grown accustomed to Annette’s wayward nature. Ever since her mother’s death, Annette—who was abandoned by her father at birth—has struggled to find purpose in life. With few opportunities for education, and despite her affinity for reading, Annette faces prejudice and indifference from her community, who remain either cautiously protective of their children or too involved with their own problems to pay heed to another struggling youth. Written in straightforward prose, \u003ci\u003eTrial and Triumph\u003c\/i\u003e is a politically conscious novel concerned with an African American community doing its best to overcome with love what little their lot is in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper’s \u003ci\u003eTrial and Triumph\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of African American literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frances Ellen Watkins Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48285570892027,"sku":"9781513220666","price":7.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_bc5f6d0a-5012-4132-a68d-63eecbcc61ef.jpg?v=1771448778","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/trial-and-triumph-9781513220666","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}