Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches by Joel Chandler Harris
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| Author | Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908 |
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| Title | Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Free Joe -- Little Compton -- Aunt Fountain's prisoner -- Trouble on Lost Mountain -- Azalia. |
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| Summary | "Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches" by Joel Chandler Harris is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This work illustrates various aspects of Southern life in Georgia, blending humor and pathos while focusing on the experiences of African Americans during and after slavery. The stories delve into themes of freedom, social dynamics, and human resilience, with the titular character Free Joe representing those struggles. The opening of "Free Joe" introduces us to the titular character, a free black man whose life is marked by the paradox of his liberty in a society that still perceives him with suspicion and disdain. Free Joe is depicted as a simple, kind-hearted individual who longs to see his wife, Lucinda, but faces constant prejudice from white citizens and disdain from enslaved individuals, both of whom view his freedom with skepticism. His journey reveals the complexities of being free yet marginalized, and as he attempts to visit Lucinda, he encounters a series of challenges that culminate in the harrowing separation from her when a cruel master relocates her. This poignant narrative sets the tone for the collection, highlighting both the humorous interactions and the deeper social issues of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Georgia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31160 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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