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Set in the antebellum South, the story follows a slave owner and his African-American butler who, after a night of heavy drinking, hilariously switch places in each other's beds to avoid confronting their wives. This unexpected encounter leads to the birth of Andrew Hawkins, whose life unfolds in a unique narrative. The novel explores themes of identity, race, and social dynamics, blending humor with deeper reflections on the complexities of their intertwined lives.
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Oxherding Tale, Charles Johnson
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- 2005
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- Title
- Oxherding Tale
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Johnson
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 206
- ISBN13
- 9780743264495
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in the antebellum South, the story follows a slave owner and his African-American butler who, after a night of heavy drinking, hilariously switch places in each other's beds to avoid confronting their wives. This unexpected encounter leads to the birth of Andrew Hawkins, whose life unfolds in a unique narrative. The novel explores themes of identity, race, and social dynamics, blending humor with deeper reflections on the complexities of their intertwined lives.