Folks From Dixie (1904)

Folks From Dixie is a collection of short stories by American poet and writer Paul Laurence Dunbar, first published in 1904. The stories are set in the American South and follow the lives of African Americans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The characters are diverse and include former slaves, sharecroppers, and middle-class professionals. The stories explore themes of racism, poverty, family, and community, and provide a glimpse into the daily struggles and triumphs of African Americans during this time period. Dunbar's writing is known for its use of dialect and vernacular, which adds authenticity and depth to the characters and their experiences. Overall, Folks From Dixie is a powerful and insightful collection of stories that offers a unique perspective on the African American experience in the South.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.