The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories by Paul Laurence Dunbar

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Author Dunbar, Paul Laurence, 1872-1906
Illustrator Kemble, E. W. (Edward Windsor), 1861-1933
Title The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The strength of Gideon -- Mammy Peggy's pride -- Viney's free papers -- The fruitful sleeping of the Rev. Elisha Edwards -- The ingrate -- The case of 'Ca'line -- The finish of Patsy Barners -- One man's fortunes -- Jim's probation -- Uncle Simon's Sundays out -- Mr. Cornelius Johnson, office-seeker -- An old-time Christmas -- A mess of pottage -- The trustfulness of Polly -- The tragedy at Three Forks -- The finding of Zach -- Johnsonham, junior -- The faith cure man -- A council of state -- Silas Jackson.
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Pilar Somoza, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories" by Paul Laurence Dunbar is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore themes of African American life, the struggle for identity, love, and the quest for freedom, often centering around characters who navigate the complexities of life in a racially divided society. The opening of the collection introduces the titular story, "The Strength of Gideon," where we meet Gideon, a young boy born to Cassie, whose birth was heralded by a powerful sermon that deeply inspired her. As a child, Gideon exhibits a sense of responsibility and moral leadership, reminiscent of biblical heroes. His noble character shines through as he navigates his childhood, filled with the burdens of expectation. The opening sets the stage for Gideon's development, his relationship with his mother, and the challenges he will face in a world marked by the struggle for dignity and freedom, foreshadowing both personal and societal conflicts that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject African Americans -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 15886
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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