Selected Short Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Selected Short Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar Synopsis

Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet during the start of the 20th century. Born to ex-slave parents, Dunbar began writing at a very early age and had published his first poems by the age of 16 in a local newspaper. Much of his work was written in the "e;African-American Vernacular"e; associated with the antebellum South, although he also employed conventional English in his novels and poems. Dunbar was among the first African-American writers to garner international acclaim for their work. This volume contains a collection of Dunbar's best short stories, originally published in three books. "e;Folks from Dixie"e; (1898) comprises 12 stories and was Dunbar's first collection, as well as the first volume of short stories ever published in the United States by an African American. "e;The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories"e; (1899) was Dunbar's second collection, including 20 short stories. Originally published in 1904, "e;The Heart of Happy Hollow"e; contains sixteen short stories that explore African American life post-Civil War. A fantastic collection of powerful tales that offer a unique glimpse into the lives of African Americans at the turn of the century. Other notable works by this author include: "e;Oak and Ivy"e; (1892), "e;Majors and Minors"e; (1896), and "e;Lyrics of Lowly Life"e; (1896). Read & Co. Classics is proudly publishing this brand new collection of classic short stories now complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author and original illustrations by E. W. Kemble.