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Set in the pre-Civil War South, this collection features Julius, a former slave, recounting magical tales from plantation life. Each story weaves in elements of the fantastical, such as a cursed vine and a man turned into a tree to evade separation from his wife. As Julius shares these narratives with a skeptical married couple new to the area, their differing reactions spark debates over truth and deeper meanings. The blend of humor and unsettling themes offers a unique perspective on the harsh realities of slavery.
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The Conjure Woman, Charles Waddell Chesnutt
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- Pubblicato
- 2023
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- Titolo
- The Conjure Woman
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Charles Waddell Chesnutt
- Editore
- Culturea
- Pubblicato
- 2023
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 182
- ISBN13
- 9791041804603
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Prosa storica, Classici, Racconti, Letteratura Americana, XIX Secolo, Letteratura afroamericana
- Valutazione
- 3,7 su 5
- Descrizione
- Set in the pre-Civil War South, this collection features Julius, a former slave, recounting magical tales from plantation life. Each story weaves in elements of the fantastical, such as a cursed vine and a man turned into a tree to evade separation from his wife. As Julius shares these narratives with a skeptical married couple new to the area, their differing reactions spark debates over truth and deeper meanings. The blend of humor and unsettling themes offers a unique perspective on the harsh realities of slavery.