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Title: Darkey Ways in Dixie

Note: Reading ease score: 93.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

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Summary: "Darkey Ways in Dixie" by Margaret A. Richard is a collection of poems and songs written in the early 20th century. The book captures the lives, struggles, and vibrant culture of African Americans in the South, often conveyed through the lens of humor and folk traditions. The poetic works reflect the everyday experiences of its characters, resonating with themes of love, labor, and social issues prevalent during this period. The poems feature various characters, showcasing their aspirations and challenges through lively vernacular and playful imagery. Each piece presents a unique narrative, such as the melancholy of "Mammy's Baby Chile," the mischief in "Playin' Craps," or the philosophical musings in "A Philosopher." Margaret A. Richard's vivid depictions bring life to the resilient spirit of communal bonds and the everyday joys and sorrows experienced by these characters as they navigate their world filled with both longing and hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Richard, Margaret A. (Margaret Alice), 1870-

EBook No.: 41691

Published: Dec 23, 2012

Downloads: 56

Language: English

Subject: African Americans -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Darkey Ways in Dixie

Note: Reading ease score: 93.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Summary: "Darkey Ways in Dixie" by Margaret A. Richard is a collection of poems and songs written in the early 20th century. The book captures the lives, struggles, and vibrant culture of African Americans in the South, often conveyed through the lens of humor and folk traditions. The poetic works reflect the everyday experiences of its characters, resonating with themes of love, labor, and social issues prevalent during this period. The poems feature various characters, showcasing their aspirations and challenges through lively vernacular and playful imagery. Each piece presents a unique narrative, such as the melancholy of "Mammy's Baby Chile," the mischief in "Playin' Craps," or the philosophical musings in "A Philosopher." Margaret A. Richard's vivid depictions bring life to the resilient spirit of communal bonds and the everyday joys and sorrows experienced by these characters as they navigate their world filled with both longing and hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Richard, Margaret A. (Margaret Alice), 1870-

EBook No.: 41691

Published: Dec 23, 2012

Downloads: 56

Language: English

Subject: African Americans -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.