The Clansman

by Thomas Dixon

Overview

The Clansman: An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan by Thomas Dixon

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781434405449
Publisher:	Wildside Press
Publication date:	07/01/2009
Pages:	394
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

Thomas Frederick Dixon Jr. (1864-1946) was born in Shelby, North Carolina, and was noted for his academic prowess, earning a master's degree and a law degree by 1885. While still a 20-year old student, he ran for a seat in the North Carolina General Assembly as a Democrat, and won handsomely, despite being too young to vote himself. He resigned from politics after only one session, citing his disgust with the level of corruption he encountered. After that, he practiced as a lawyer and then as a Baptist preacher, before turning his hand to writing. His output included 22 novels, a large number of plays and various essays. He is buried in his home town.

Editorial Reviews

The 1905 second novel of Dixon's (1864-1946) Reconstruction trilogy was controversial when it appeared, as was the movie made from it, a decade later. Its racist interpretation of US history and society, however, reflected mainstream public opinion at the time. Noting that it was never considered good literature, Wintz (history, Texas Southern U.) abridges it be accessible to students of politics, especially racial politics in America at the turn of the century. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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