Daryl Cumber Dance Book order

At the age of eighty-two, Daryl Cumber Dance, a renowned folklorist and scholar, ventures into fiction with her historical novel, Land of the Free ... Negroes. Known for her extensive contributions to folklore and literature, Dance's transition to this new genre marks a significant shift in her illustrious career. The novel promises to explore themes related to freedom and identity, reflecting her deep roots in African American culture and history, while showcasing her narrative talent in a fresh context.

" . . . a rare combination of inclusiveness and honesty. . . . cogent introduction[s] . . . confirm the central point of the tales: a search for cultural identity and freedom. First-rate." —Library Journal " . . . deserves a place alongside the classic collection of Negro tales, Mules and Men. Folktales are the stories people tell, and Shuckin' and Jivin' presents a splendid representative sheaf of the stories black Americans of all social classes tell today . . . . Professional folklorists will applaud Dance's candor and scholarly rigor." —Richard M. Dorson An exciting new collection of Black American folklore, running the gamut from anecdotes concerning life among the slaves to obviously contemporary jokes. In their frank expression of racial attitudes and unexpurgated wit, these tales represent a radical departure from earlier collections.