Charles W. Chesnutt's 'The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line, and Selected Essays' is a collection of powerful narratives that address the complexities of race and identity in post-Civil...

Charles W. Chesnutt's novel, 'The House Behind the Cedars,' stands as a groundbreaking work of African American literature, tackling themes of racial passing and the complexities of identity in post-Civil...

In "The Wife of His Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line, and Selected Essays," Charles W. Chesnutt intricately weaves a tapestry of narratives that explore the complex interplay of race, identity,...

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 5 hours - Reading time...

Charles W. Chesnutt was an important voice in his day and remains a precious reading for those who want to better understand the period of construction of African American identity, from the end of the...

Death is one of the most important themes in literature - the fragility of human life and our own finitude have haunted authors since the early days. So what about murder? The act of taking a human life...

This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature lovers....

A Life in Chains presents a resonant anthology that captures the indomitable spirit and varied narratives emerging from America's complex history of slavery, emancipation, and identity formation. This...

'The Memories of Life Before the Juneteenth' serves as a profound literary exploration into the diverse narratives threading through the pre-emancipation era, weaving a complex tapestry of pain, resilience,...

A Life in Chains brings together a compelling collection of narratives, essays, and stories that converge on the harrowing realities of slavery and the pursuit of freedom in 19th-century America. This...

Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, a selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and...

'Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Former Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels' is a profound anthology that embodies a spectrum of narratives ranging from heart-wrenching slave...

This book contains 350 short stories from 50 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. Wisely chosen by the literary critic August Nemo for the book series 7 Best Short Stories, this omnibus contains...

Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Former Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels is a seminal collection that weaves together a tapestry of narratives documenting the visceral realities...

Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Former Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels transcends traditional bounds of literature to offer a profound exploration of the human spirit....

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. The Conjure Woman is a collection of fantastical stories narrated by Julius, a former slave, about life on the nearby plantations prior to...

In his profound work "Frederick Douglass," Charles W. Chesnutt offers a nuanced exploration of the life and legacy of one of America's most influential abolitionists. Written in a reflective and engaging...

In Charles W. Chesnutt's 'The Conjure Woman', readers are taken on a captivating journey through the antebellum South as they explore the intricacies of race, power, and tradition. The book is structured...

An early slave narrative, a skilfully woven satire on the stereotypes of plantation life and the apparently beneficent white owner. Told as a series of gentle fables, in the style of Aesop.Featuring a...

In "The Colonel's Dream," Charles W. Chesnutt crafts a nuanced exploration of post-Reconstruction America, focusing on the haunting legacy of racism and social class. The narrative unfolds through the...

The short story "Sis' Becky's Pickaninny" of "The Conjure Woman" now follows John as he reproaches McAdoo for all of his superstitious beliefs and how they lack foundation, commenting that these traditions...

The Goophered Grapevine is the first short story from The Conjure Woman, published in The Atlantic in August 1887, told to the narrator by Julius McAdoo, a former enslaved man who lives on the plantation...

The Negro Problem is classic collection of essays, edited by Booker T. Washington and with contributions from many of post-Civil War America's other prominent African-American thinkers, sought to redefine...

"Po' Sandy" is a second short story from The Conjure Woman, was published in The Atlantic in 1888.  It follows the same frame narrative as the previous one with Julius McAdoo advising John against following...

Charles Chesnutt's "The Doll" is a story of seeking truth, facing discrimination, and making bold choices for the sake of one's own livelihood. "The Doll", depicts the African American barber as a human...

"The Wife of His Youth" is a short story by American author Charles W. Chesnutt, first published in July 1898. It later served as the title story of the collection The Wife of His Youth and Other Stories...

Born into the squalor and humiliation of slavery, Frederick Douglass seemed destined for a lifetime of misery. So how did he break the shackles and become a world-famous abolitionist, author and statesman?...

In Charles W. Chesnutt's 'Frederick Douglass', readers are presented with a powerful and captivating portrayal of the life and legacy of the renowned abolitionist and former slave, Frederick Douglass....

In Charles W. Chesnutt's novel, 'The Marrow of Tradition,' readers are transported to the post-Reconstruction era in the American South, where racial tensions are high and societal injustices abound....

Charles W. Chesnutt's 'The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line, and Selected Essays' is a collection of powerful narratives that address the complexities of race and identity in post-Civil...