Charles W. Chesnutt
Conjure Tales and Stories of the Color Line
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141185026
- author:
- Charles W. Chesnutt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.51 x 12.78 x 1.4 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Charles W. Chesnutt's Conjure Tales and Stories of the Color Line is a powerful collection of short stories that probe the psychological depths of black people in the American South. Written in the early 20th century, these tales expose the anguish of mixed-race individuals and the consequences of racial hatred, mob violence, and moral compromise. The book brings together Chesnutt's two published volumes, The Conjure Woman and The Wife of His Youth, along with two uncollected works, "Dave's Neckliss" and "Baxter's Procustes". These stories offer a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, shedding light on the complexities of racial identity and the struggles of those caught between different worlds. Published by Penguin, a leading publisher of classic literature, this collection is part of the Penguin Classics series, which represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.
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