Clotella: A Tale of the Southern States is an impressive literary masterpiece from acclaimed African-American author William Wells Brown. In this book, the author tells the story of a young woman named Clotella, who faces violence and slavery in the American Southern society of the 19th century. The novel reveals to the reader the life and suffering of African Americans in that difficult period of history. With the help of apt descriptions and deep coverage of moral issues, Brown successfully embodied in the work the theme of dignity and human justice. "Clotella: A Tale of the Southern States" remains a relevant work that forces readers to think about important aspects of existence and human rights."