Publisher's Synopsis
The Whitest Man is a novel written by Carrie Jane Makepeace and published in 1905. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John, who is born with an exceptionally pale complexion that sets him apart from the rest of his family and community. As he grows up, John struggles to find his place in the world and comes to realize that his skin color has a profound impact on his identity and relationships.The novel explores themes of race and identity, as well as the social and cultural norms of the time. Makepeace uses vivid descriptions and powerful imagery to bring the characters and setting to life, creating a rich and engaging narrative that captures the reader's attention from beginning to end.Through John's journey, the novel challenges readers to confront their own biases and assumptions about race and identity, and to consider the ways in which these factors shape our lives and relationships. The Whitest Man is a thought-provoking and insightful work of fiction 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.
