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The Uncalled (Hardcover)
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The Uncalled (1898) is a novel by African American author Paul
Laurence Dunbar. Published while Dunbar was at the height of his
career as one of the nation's leading black poets, The Uncalled
marked his debut as a novelist with a powerful vision of faith and
perseverance who sought to capture and examine the diversity of the
African American experience. When his mother dies, Freddie
Brent-whose father is presumed dead-is officially orphaned.
Although some members of the church community think it best to send
him to the local orphanage, Miss Hester, an unmarried older woman,
declares it her duty to provide for the boy. Having never raised a
child before, however, she struggles to ascertain and fulfill
Freddie's needs, focusing instead on her perception of his troubled
upbringing and punishing the boy for his parents' supposed
sinfulness. Freddie looks forward to visits from Eliphalet Hodges,
Miss Hester's longtime suitor, who acts as a father figure and
shows him kindness and respect. With a beautifully designed cover
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Paul
Laurence Dunbar's The Uncalled is a classic of African American
literature reimagined for modern readers.
The son of former slaves, Paul Laurence Dunbar was one of the most
prominent figures in American literature at the turn of the
twentieth century. Thirty-three years old at the time of his death
in 1906, he had published four novels, four collections of short
stories, and fourteen books of poetry, as well as numerous songs,
plays, and essays in newspapers and magazines around the world. In
the century following his death, Dunbar slipped into relative
obscurity, remembered mainly for his dialect poetry or as a
footnote to other more canonical figures of the period. The
Complete Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar showcases his gifts as a
writer of short fiction and provides key insights into the tensions
and themes of Dunbar's literary achievement. The 104 stories
written by Dunbar between 1890 and 1905 reveal Dunbar's attempts to
maintain his artistic integrity while struggling with America's
racist stereotypes. Making them available for the first time in one
convenient, comprehensive, and definitive volume, The Complete
Stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar illustrates the complexity of his
literary life and legacy.
The Sport of the Gods (1902) is a novel by African American author
Paul Laurence Dunbar. Published while Dunbar was at the height of
his career as one of the nation's leading black writers, The Sport
of the Gods examines the lives of poor African Americans who,
despite being freed from slavery, struggle to establish themselves
in the cities of the North. Berry Hamilton, a black man freed from
slavery following the American Civil War, has moved north with his
wife and two children. In an unfamiliar city, he manages to find a
job as a butler for the wealthy white Oakley family, and enjoys a
short commute from a small cottage to his daily work at the Oakley
residence. One day, during a dinner held on the eve of Francis
Oakley's departure, the family discovers that money has disappeared
from the household safe. Accused of the crime, Maurice is found
guilty and imprisoned for a decade of hard labor, leaving his wife
Fannie and their boy and girl to fend for themselves. Evicted from
their cottage, Fannie moves to New York, where Joe, her son, finds
work and begins to frequent a local club. There, he enters a
turbulent relationship with Hattie Sterling, an entertainer, which
soon threatens to shake the family's newfound stability. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Paul Laurence Dunbar's The Sport of the Gods is a
classic of African American literature reimagined for modern
readers.
The Sport of the Gods (1902) is a novel by African American author
Paul Laurence Dunbar. Published while Dunbar was at the height of
his career as one of the nation's leading black writers, The Sport
of the Gods examines the lives of poor African Americans who,
despite being freed from slavery, struggle to establish themselves
in the cities of the North. Berry Hamilton, a black man freed from
slavery following the American Civil War, has moved north with his
wife and two children. In an unfamiliar city, he manages to find a
job as a butler for the wealthy white Oakley family, and enjoys a
short commute from a small cottage to his daily work at the Oakley
residence. One day, during a dinner held on the eve of Francis
Oakley's departure, the family discovers that money has disappeared
from the household safe. Accused of the crime, Maurice is found
guilty and imprisoned for a decade of hard labor, leaving his wife
Fannie and their boy and girl to fend for themselves. Evicted from
their cottage, Fannie moves to New York, where Joe, her son, finds
work and begins to frequent a local club. There, he enters a
turbulent relationship with Hattie Sterling, an entertainer, which
soon threatens to shake the family's newfound stability. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Paul Laurence Dunbar's The Sport of the Gods is a
classic of African American literature reimagined for modern
readers.
Lyrics of Lowly Life (1896) is a collection of poems by African
American author Paul Laurence Dunbar. Published while Dunbar was at
a turning point in his career as one of the nation's leading black
poets, Lyrics of Lowly Life combined his hugely successful volumes
Oak and Ivy (1892) and Majors and Minors (1896), establishing his
reputation as an artist with a powerful vision of faith and
perseverance who sought to capture and examine the diversity of the
African American experience. In "The Poet and His Song," Dunbar
compares the art of poetry to tilling the soil, a slow and
painstaking process requiring full commitment, body and soul, to
the task at hand: "My days are never days of ease; / I till my
ground and prune my trees. / When ripened gold is all the plain, /
I put my sickle to the grain. / I labor hard, and toil and sweat, /
While others dream within the dell; / But even while my brow is
wet, / I sing my song, and all is well." For Dunbar, the reward is
the song itself, both an act of labor and a celebration of life,
emphasizing the role of the poet as not just a dreamer, but a doer.
Throughout this collection, Dunbar explores the role of the poet in
society, grounding each poem within his identity as a black man in
America. In "Frederick Douglass," an elegy written for the occasion
of the great man's passing, Dunbar makes clear the consequences of
pride and defiance in a nation built by slaves: "He dared the
lightning in the lightning's track, / And answered thunder with his
thunder back." With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Paul Laurence Dunbar's Lyrics
of Lowly Life is a classic of African American literature
reimagined for modern readers.
Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar: Poems, Plays and Prose (2021) is a selection
of the literary works of Paul Laurence Dunbar and Alice Dunbar
Nelson. With such collections Oak and Ivy (1892) and Majors and
Minors (1896), Paul Laurence Dunbar earned a reputation as an
artist with a powerful vision of faith and perseverance who sought
to capture and examine the diversity of the African American
experience. In her poems, plays, and stories, Alice Dunbar Nelson
explores themes of class, prejudice, faith, and romance while
paying particular attention to the phenomenon of racial passing.
Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar: Poems, Plays and Prose includes dozen of their
individual literary works in a compact, carefully curated volume.
Throughout his oeuvre, Dunbar explores the role of the poet in
society, grounding each poem within his identity as a Black man in
America. In "Frederick Douglass," an elegy written for the occasion
of the great man's passing, Dunbar makes clear the consequences of
pride and defiance in a nation built by slaves: "He dared the
lightning in the lightning's track, / And answered thunder with his
thunder back." In "The Place Where the Rainbow Ends," Dunbar,
perhaps reflecting on his proximity to death, provides a simple
song with a cautionary, utopian vision of hope and happiness: "Oh,
many have sought it, / And all would have bought it, / With the
blood we so recklessly spend; / But none has uncovered, / The gold,
nor discovered / The spot at the rainbow's end." Meditative and
bittersweet, Dunbar rejects wealth and power as a means of
achieving fulfillment, looking instead to establish an inner peace
for himself that he might "find without motion, / The place where
the rainbow ends," a place "[w]here care shall be quiet, / And love
shall run riot, / And [he] shall find wealth in [his] friends."
Whether a vision of heaven or of the possibility of peace on earth,
this poem finds echoes across Dunbar's penultimate volume. Nearing
death at such a young age, he prepares himself to lose the life he
had fought so hard to achieve, a life devoted to reaching the
hearts and minds of others. Mine Eyes Have Seen (1918) is a one-act
play by Alice Dunbar Nelson. Published in The Crisis, the
influential journal of the NAACP, Mine Eyes Have Seen is a brutal
portrait of race and identity in twentieth century America.
Exploring themes of violence, faith, patriotism, and economic
struggle, Dunbar Nelson crafts a poignant and unforgettable work of
fiction. In the short story "The Goodness of St. Rocque," Manuela
is a popular young woman of status in New Orleans' thriving Creole
community. Like many women her age, she hopes to marry a handsome
and successful man. Setting her sights on Theophile, she prepares
to be courted in the traditional manner of her people. When rumor
gets out that he has been spending time with Claralie, a beautiful
blonde, Manuela is forced to seek supernatural assistance. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar: Poems, Plays and Prose is a
classic of African American literature reimagined for modern
readers.
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow (1905) is a collection of poems by
African American author Paul Laurence Dunbar. Published while
Dunbar was suffering from tuberculosis, alcoholism, and depression,
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow builds on his reputation as an artist
with a powerful vision of faith and perseverance who sought to
capture and examine the diversity of the African American
experience. In "The Place Where the Rainbow Ends," Dunbar, perhaps
reflecting on his proximity to death, provides a simple song with a
cautionary, utopian vision of hope and happiness: "Oh, many have
sought it, / And all would have bought it, / With the blood we so
recklessly spend; / But none has uncovered, / The gold, nor
discovered / The spot at the rainbow's end." Meditative and
bittersweet, Dunbar rejects wealth and power as a means of
achieving fulfillment, looking instead to establish an inner peace
for himself that he might "find without motion, / The place where
the rainbow ends," a place "[w]here care shall be quiet, / And love
shall run riot, / And [he] shall find wealth in [his] friends."
Whether a vision of heaven or of the possibility of peace on earth,
this poem finds echoes across Dunbar's penultimate volume. Nearing
death at such a young age, he prepares himself to lose the life he
had fought so hard to achieve, a life devoted to reaching the
hearts and minds of others. As we all must, he ends on a question,
opening himself to the unknown without losing hope for the
possibility of peace and reunion to come: "Where shall we meet, who
knows, who knows?" In the reader, his song carries on. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Paul Laurence Dunbar's Lyrics of Sunshine and
Shadow is a classic of African American literature reimagined for
modern readers.
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The Uncalled (Paperback)
Paul Laurence Dunbar; Contributions by Mint Editions
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The Uncalled (1898) is a novel by African American author Paul
Laurence Dunbar. Published while Dunbar was at the height of his
career as one of the nation's leading black poets, The Uncalled
marked his debut as a novelist with a powerful vision of faith and
perseverance who sought to capture and examine the diversity of the
African American experience. When his mother dies, Freddie
Brent-whose father is presumed dead-is officially orphaned.
Although some members of the church community think it best to send
him to the local orphanage, Miss Hester, an unmarried older woman,
declares it her duty to provide for the boy. Having never raised a
child before, however, she struggles to ascertain and fulfill
Freddie's needs, focusing instead on her perception of his troubled
upbringing and punishing the boy for his parents' supposed
sinfulness. Freddie looks forward to visits from Eliphalet Hodges,
Miss Hester's longtime suitor, who acts as a father figure and
shows him kindness and respect. With a beautifully designed cover
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Paul
Laurence Dunbar's The Uncalled is a classic of African American
literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar is a comprehensive
selection of the iconic writer's beloved poetry that features his
unique rhythm and famous dialect. His work is a beautiful and
critical examination of the human spirit. Paul Laurence Dunbar
produced an impressive volume of work during his short lifetime.
Prior to his passing, at age 33, he published multiple collections
of poetry including Majors and Minors in 1895 and Lyrics of Lowly
Life in 1896. Dunbar uses his poetry to address multiple themes
such as love, loss, family, marriage and work. His signature prose
and melodic turn of phrase permeates the heart and mind, leaving an
indelible mark. The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar is
required reading for poetry scholars. It helps exemplify Dunbar's
influence in America and abroad. He was a prolific artist who set a
precedent for many twentieth century poets, including Dr. Maya
Angelou. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence
Dunbar is both modern and readable.
The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar is a comprehensive
selection of the iconic writer's beloved poetry that features his
unique rhythm and famous dialect. His work is a beautiful and
critical examination of the human spirit. Paul Laurence Dunbar
produced an impressive volume of work during his short lifetime.
Prior to his passing, at age 33, he published multiple collections
of poetry including Majors and Minors in 1895 and Lyrics of Lowly
Life in 1896. Dunbar uses his poetry to address multiple themes
such as love, loss, family, marriage and work. His signature prose
and melodic turn of phrase permeates the heart and mind, leaving an
indelible mark. The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar is
required reading for poetry scholars. It helps exemplify Dunbar's
influence in America and abroad. He was a prolific artist who set a
precedent for many twentieth century poets, including Dr. Maya
Angelou. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence
Dunbar is both modern and readable.
Lyrics of Lowly Life (1896) is a collection of poems by African
American author Paul Laurence Dunbar. Published while Dunbar was at
a turning point in his career as one of the nation’s leading
black poets, Lyrics of Lowly Life combined his hugely successful
volumes Oak and Ivy (1892) and Majors and Minors (1896),
establishing his reputation as an artist with a powerful vision of
faith and perseverance who sought to capture and examine the
diversity of the African American experience. In “The Poet and
His Song,” Dunbar compares the art of poetry to tilling the soil,
a slow and painstaking process requiring full commitment, body and
soul, to the task at hand: “My days are never days of ease; / I
till my ground and prune my trees. / When ripened gold is all the
plain, / I put my sickle to the grain. / I labor hard, and toil and
sweat, / While others dream within the dell; / But even while my
brow is wet, / I sing my song, and all is well.” For Dunbar, the
reward is the song itself, both an act of labor and a celebration
of life, emphasizing the role of the poet as not just a dreamer,
but a doer. Throughout this collection, Dunbar explores the role of
the poet in society, grounding each poem within his identity as a
black man in America. In “Frederick Douglass,” an elegy written
for the occasion of the great man’s passing, Dunbar makes clear
the consequences of pride and defiance in a nation built by slaves:
“He dared the lightning in the lightning’s track, / And
answered thunder with his thunder back.” With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s Lyrics of Lowly Life is a classic of
African American literature reimagined for modern readers.
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The Fanatics
Paul Laurence Dunbar
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