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In Old Plantation Days, Paul Laurence Dunbar
In Old Plantation Days, Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar Books
With this collection of short stories, Dunbar sought to draw on the success of his dialect poems by recreating and portraying the southern plantation during slavery. The stories focus on the stereotypical portrait of slaves as obedient workers happy to spend their lives in service of their benevolent owner. His attempt to find success was only partially realized, as his stories drew not only criticism but, in some cases, anger at their very stereotypical nature. The book itself, however, proved to be more lucrative than previous fiction works had been for the author.
The Sport Of The Gods, Paul Laurence Dunbar
The Sport Of The Gods, Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar Books
Perhaps a reflection of the turmoil Dunbar faced personally as his health continued to decline and his marriage ended, Dunbar's fourth and final novel, The Sport of the Gods, is considered a protest novel. Received far better by critics than any previous novel, the book tells the story of Berry Hamilton, a black butler charged with theft by his white employers. The story follows the family through the hardships they encounter as a result of this experience.
The Love Of Landry, Paul Laurence Dunbar
The Love Of Landry, Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar Books
Recovering from a strong bout with pneumonia, Dunbar spent time in Colorado attempting to recoup his health. One result of his time there was his second novel, The Love of Landry. The heroine, much like Dunbar, is in Colorado to recuperate and falls in love with a cowboy. Like his previous novel, his second attempt did not find favor with critics, and many focused on what they considered a weak presentation of characters.
The Strength Of Gideon, Paul Laurence Dunbar
The Strength Of Gideon, Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar Books
Dunbar's second collection of short stories echoed his works of poetry in that it was a combination of works full of sentimental humor and works that told of the harsher sides of the African-American experience, both before and after emancipation. Critics tended to promote the sentimental stories at the expense of his harsher accounts of that experience. Later critics, however, suggest these stories demonstrate Dunbar's criticism of racial inequality in American society.
Folks From Dixie, Paul Laurence Dunbar
Folks From Dixie, Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar Books
Dunbar's first collection of short stories was published in 1898. Much like his earlier books of poetry, Dunbar's stories examined the lives of African-Americans both before and after emancipation. While his poetry tended to portray more sentimental situations, this collection of stories offered a harsher look at the realities of the situation, especially regarding racial prejudice. His first work of fiction was well-received, which encouraged him to publish more.
The Uncalled, Paul Laurence Dunbar
The Uncalled, Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar Books
The Uncalled was Dunbar's first novel, and many consider it to be semi-autobiographical in nature. The book told the story of fictional pastor Frederick Brent, a man plagued by childhood family issues whose adventures in the ministry proved less than successful. The book was much criticized as being dull and unengaging.