My Contraband
My Contraband
Book Brief
BetaShort Story • Fiction
Civil War Hospital Ship • 1860s
Adult
12+ years
Super Short Summary
In "My Contraband" by Louisa May Alcott, a nurse during the Civil War assists a Union soldier and a former enslaved person in a complex situation. The story explores themes of duty, humanity, and the impact of past injustices while highlighting personal struggles and moral dilemmas in the context of war.
Challenging
Dark
Mysterious
Emotional
Melancholic
"My Contraband" was originally published under the title "The Brothers" in 1863, in an issue of the Atlantic Monthly.
Louisa May Alcott drew from her own experiences as a Civil War nurse when writing "My Contraband," adding a layer of authenticity to the story's setting.
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Alcott's narrative in "My Contraband" explores themes of race and identity, reflecting her abolitionist views and social commentary of the time.
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Short Story • Fiction
Civil War Hospital Ship • 1860s
Adult
12+ years
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