Synopsis
The classic collection of short stories by Charles W. Chesnutt, trailblazing African-American author. Based in African-American folklore and traditions, the stories tell of life in the American South after the Civil War. With the occasional influence of the supernatural or hoodoo conjuring, the stories are entertaining while also communicating a view of black resistance and struggles within white society. The stories include: The Goophered Grapevine, Po’ Sandy, Mars Jeems’s Nightmare, The Conjurer’s Revenge, Sis’ Becky’s Pickaninny, The Gray Wolfs Ha’nt, and Hot-Foot Hannibal. Also included in this volume are essays by Chesnutt, including: Dave’s Neckliss, A Deep Sleeper, Lonesome Ben, and Superstitions and Folk-Lore of the South.
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