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The Hindered Hand (1905) is a novel by Sutton E. Griggs. Sutton's fourth novel is a story of race and identity that explores and critiques the politics of liberalism and assimilation in twentieth century America. Although Griggs' novels were largely forgotten by the... Read Full Overview

The Hindered Hand (1905) is a novel by Sutton E. Griggs. Sutton's fourth novel is a story of race and identity that explores and critiques the politics of liberalism and assimilation in twentieth century America. Although Griggs' novels were largely forgotten by the... Read Full Overview

Sutton Elbert Griggs (June 19, 1872 - January 2, 1933) was an African-American author, Baptist minister, and social activist. He is best known for his novel Imperium in Imperio, a utopian work that envisions a separate African-American state within the United States. Griggs was... Read Full Overview

In the long ago when the earth was in process of formation, it must have been that those forces of nature most expert in the fashioning of the beautiful were ordered to come together as collaborators and give to the world Almaville! Journeying toward the designated spot, they... Read Full Overview

The Hindered Hand: Or The Reign Of The Repressionist is a novel written by Sutton E. Griggs. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young African American man named Alonzo ""Lonnie"" Johnson. Lonnie is a gifted musician and songwriter who dreams of... Read Full Overview

The Hindered Hand: Or The Reign Of The Repressionist is a novel written by Sutton E. Griggs. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a young African American man named Ray, who is wrongly accused of a crime and sentenced to prison. The novel explores themes... Read Full Overview

"The Hindered Hand" from Sutton E. Griggs. African-american author, Baptist minister, and social activist (1872-1933).