The Intrigue
The Book of Unknown Americans

The Collected Stories of Alice Dunbar-Nelson

The Collected Stories by Alice Dunbar-Nelson presents a powerful collection of the acclaimed writer’s most compelling and thought-provoking short stories.

Known for her keen insights into race, gender, and identity, Dunbar-Nelson’s work captures the complexities of the African American experience with grace and depth.

This collection showcases her masterful storytelling, exploring themes of love, struggle, and resilience, making it an essential read for those seeking to understand the rich layers of American literature.

More Adult, Non-Juvenile Books

  • The whooping crane rustlers are girls. Young girls. Cowgirls, as a matter of fact, all “bursting with dimples and hormones”—and the FBI has never seen anything quite like them.

  • From legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful, stunning dramatic bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize.

  • In Finding Margaret Fuller, the remarkable life of Margaret Fuller unfolds as she navigates the intellectual circles of 19th-century America, becoming a mentor to Louisa May Alcott and inspiring Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. As she breaks barriers—becoming the first woman allowed to study at Harvard and the first female foreign news correspondent—Fuller embarks on a journey filled with passion, revolution, and self-discovery, ultimately challenging the societal norms of her time.

    Read More about "Finding Margaret Fuller"...