The Quest of the Silver Fleece

The Quest of the Silver Fleece by W.E.B. Du Bois is a novel that delves into the intersection of race politics and economics in the post-Reconstruction South. The story follows two African American youths as they struggle against systemic oppression while seeking personal and collective empowerment. Du Bois blends realism with myth using cotton (the Silver Fleece) as a symbol for the social and economic challenges of the era. Through this narrative he explores themes of love ambition and racial inequality.