The Colonel's Dream

Author: Charles W. Chesnutt

Description:

The Colonel's Dream by Charles W. Chesnutt is a novel that explores themes of racial and social justice in the post-Civil War South. The story follows Colonel Henry French, a former Confederate officer who returns to his hometown after achieving financial success in the North. Upon his return, he is determined to improve the conditions for both black and white residents. The novel delves into the challenges he faces in confronting entrenched racism, economic disparity, and resistance to change, reflecting Chesnutt's own concerns with racial equality and social reform.