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This collection showcases the powerful short stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a pioneering African-American writer. It features three significant works: "Folks from Dixie," the first short story collection by an African American, "The Strength of Gideon," and "The Heart of Happy Hollow," which delves into post-Civil War African American life. Dunbar's use of African-American Vernacular and conventional English highlights the richness of his storytelling. The volume also includes a new biography and original illustrations, enhancing the reader's experience of his impactful narratives.
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The Selected Short Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar, Paul Laurence Dunbar
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Selected Short Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar
- Subtitle
- With Illustrations by E. W. Kemble
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Laurence Dunbar
- Publisher
- Read & Co. Classics
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 508
- ISBN13
- 9781528719988
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- This collection showcases the powerful short stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a pioneering African-American writer. It features three significant works: "Folks from Dixie," the first short story collection by an African American, "The Strength of Gideon," and "The Heart of Happy Hollow," which delves into post-Civil War African American life. Dunbar's use of African-American Vernacular and conventional English highlights the richness of his storytelling. The volume also includes a new biography and original illustrations, enhancing the reader's experience of his impactful narratives.