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LoC No.: 00006360
Title: Devil tales
Original Publication: United States: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1900.
Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Old Cinder Cat -- "A kingdom for Micajah" -- The devil's little fly -- Asmodeus in the quarters -- The taming of Jezrul -- Dark er de moon -- The other Maumer -- Stolen fire -- The black cat -- 'Liza.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Devil Tales" by Virginia Frazer Boyle is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work delves into folklore and supernatural themes, centering on the lives of African American characters and their interactions with mystical elements and the devil. Through rich storytelling infused with cultural references, it explores themes of love, jealousy, and the struggle for freedom. The opening of "Devil Tales" sets the stage with the introduction of a character named Solon, who is experiencing marital troubles with his wife Juno. Their quarrel, intensified by Juno's suspicions regarding Solon’s late-night absences, leads her to consult a local hoodoo practitioner for guidance. The narrative highlights the use of folk beliefs and magic as Juno embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about Solon’s activities, hinting at a deeper exploration of themes surrounding deception, superstition, and the moral complexities within their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Boyle, Virginia Frazer, 1863-1938
Illustrator: Frost, A. B. (Arthur Burdett), 1851-1928
EBook No.: 70436
Published: Apr 1, 2023
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: African Americans -- Fiction
Subject: Devil -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 00006360
Title: Devil tales
Original Publication: United States: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1900.
Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Old Cinder Cat -- "A kingdom for Micajah" -- The devil's little fly -- Asmodeus in the quarters -- The taming of Jezrul -- Dark er de moon -- The other Maumer -- Stolen fire -- The black cat -- 'Liza.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Devil Tales" by Virginia Frazer Boyle is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work delves into folklore and supernatural themes, centering on the lives of African American characters and their interactions with mystical elements and the devil. Through rich storytelling infused with cultural references, it explores themes of love, jealousy, and the struggle for freedom. The opening of "Devil Tales" sets the stage with the introduction of a character named Solon, who is experiencing marital troubles with his wife Juno. Their quarrel, intensified by Juno's suspicions regarding Solon’s late-night absences, leads her to consult a local hoodoo practitioner for guidance. The narrative highlights the use of folk beliefs and magic as Juno embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about Solon’s activities, hinting at a deeper exploration of themes surrounding deception, superstition, and the moral complexities within their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Boyle, Virginia Frazer, 1863-1938
Illustrator: Frost, A. B. (Arthur Burdett), 1851-1928
EBook No.: 70436
Published: Apr 1, 2023
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: African Americans -- Fiction
Subject: Devil -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.