Description
THE NAME
Book Summary
A story of love and hope set against the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War and the subsequent era of racial segregation. The novel explores the conflict between subjugation and freedom, showing how hatred and irrationality took root in the South following the abolition of slavery. The reader will accompany the protagonists on an emotional journey where the love between a man and a woman stands as a beacon of resistance against an environment marked by racism and social division.
What is it about?
The narrative is set in the context of the construction of the American nation, where the profitability of the enslavement of African prisoners created a system of subjugation that erupted in 1861 with the start of the Civil War. Under the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, the northern states attacked the southern ones to stop the expansion of slavery. After four years of conflict, the victory of the North brought legal abolition, but not social reconciliation. Hatred and resentment persisted among the white population of the South, perpetuating a climate of racism and segregation. In this tense historical scenario, the plot follows the love relationship between a man and a woman, a story that unfolds amidst the struggle for survival, identity, and the search for a dignified future, where the characters' names take on deep meaning as a symbol of belonging and resistance.
Main themes
- The American Civil War and its social consequences.
- Slavery and the system of subjugation of African prisoners.
- Racism and racial segregation in the American South after abolition.
- Love as a force of resistance against hatred and social division.
- The struggle for freedom and identity in a context of historical oppression.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers interested in historical fiction set in the 19th-century United States, especially during the Civil War and the postwar period. It is also suitable for those looking for novels that address racism, segregation, and human relationships in contexts of social conflict, as well as for those who enjoy love stories that take place within complex and realistic historical settings.
What this book offers
- An immersion into a key historical period in the United States, understanding the roots of racism and segregation.
- A human and emotional perspective on the consequences of the Civil War beyond political events.
- A reflection on the capacity of love and hope to endure in hostile and divided environments.
- A narrative that connects the personal story of the protagonists with the great social conflicts of their time.
Technical details
- Author: Cebrián López, José Antonio
- Publisher: Edicion Punto Didot
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Modern and contemporary fiction, Historical fiction
- Collection: DIDOT
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2022
- Number of pages: 396
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial review
The Name offers a solid proposal for lovers of historical fiction, combining a precise and relevant chronological framework with a plot focused on human relationships. The work succeeds in contextualizing the racial hatred that persisted after the Civil War, avoiding simplifications and presenting a complex scenario where love and hope act as a counterpoint to structural violence. It is a read that may interest both those seeking to better understand this period and those who value intimate and emotional stories amidst great social conflicts.