Pt. I. The Antebellum Years. Ch. 1. Ambivalent Abolitionism: A Sampling of Narratives. Ch. 2. Sociopolitical and Artistic Dimensions of Abolitionist Tales. Ch. 3. Personal and Institutional Dimensions -- Pt. II. The Postbellum Years. Ch. 4. Children's Fiction: A Sampling. Ch. 5. The Social/Political Context. Ch. 6. Literary Lives. Ch. 7. Postwar Institutions. Ch. 8. Literary Methods and Conventions. Ch. 9. Conclusion: The "Lost Cause" Wins
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