Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet during the turn of the 20th century. Born to ex-slave parents, Dunbar began writing at a very early age and had even published his first poems by the age of 16 in a local newspaper. Much of his work was written in the "African-American Vernacular" associated with the antebellum South, although he also employed conventional English in his novels and poems. Dunbar was among the first African-American writers to garner international acclaim for their work. This volume contains Dunbar's 1898 collection of short stories, "Folks from Dixie", which contains sixteen short stories that explore African American life post-Civil War. A fantastic collection of powerful tales that offer a unique glimpse into the lives of African Americans at the turn of the century. Other notable works by this author include: "Oak and Ivy" (1892), "Majors and Minors" (1896), and "Lyrics of Lowly Life" (1896). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this collection of classic short stories now complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author and original illustrations from E. W. Kemble.
Zusammenfassung
This text contains a collection of Paul Laurence Dunbar's short fiction stories. Dunbar's tales are frank, and deal with real problems that can be encountered by anyone - regardless of colour or creed. These thought-provoking and insightful stories will appeal to those with an interest in post-emancipation America, and they are not to be missed by fans and collectors of Dunbar's masterful work. The stories contained herein include: 'Anner 'Lizer's Stumblin' Block', 'The Ordeal at Mt. Hope', 'The Colonel's Awakening', 'The Trail Sermons on Bull-Skin', 'Jimsella', 'Mt. Pisgah's Christmas Possum', 'A Family Feud', 'Aunt Mandy's Investment', etcetera. Many antiquarian books like this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.