Which author first created the character known as the "tragic mulatto"?

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Explanation

The term "tragic mulatto" refers to a mixed-race character caught between two worlds, often depicted with internal conflict. Lydia Maria Child was the pioneer in introducing this character type in her literary works, distinguishing her contribution from those of William Wells Brown, Harriet Jacobs, and Harriet Beecher Stowe.

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4.How is the trickster character typically portrayed in literature and folklore?
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Which author first created the character known as the "tragic mulatto"?

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