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Southern Lights and Shadows

Southern Lights and Shadows

Howells, William Dean
Alden, Henry Mills

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Entertainment & Performing Arts20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162785721
ISBN13: 9781162785721
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Southern Lights and Shadows is a collection of short stories written by the American author William Dean Howells. The book is set in the southern United States during the 19th century and explores various themes such as race, class, and gender. The stories are told from the perspective of different characters, including both white and black individuals, and provide a nuanced portrayal of life in the South during this era. Some of the stories focus on the experiences of slaves and their attempts to gain freedom, while others examine the lives of wealthy plantation owners and their families. Throughout the book, Howells uses his vivid and descriptive writing style to bring the characters and settings to life, painting a complex and multifaceted picture of the South during this time period. Overall, Southern Lights and Shadows is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of stories that offers a unique perspective on American history and culture.1894. Contents: Grace MacGowan Cooke, The Capture of Andy Proudfoot; Abby Meguire Roach, The Level of Fortune; Alice MacGowan, Pap Overholt; Mrs. B.F. Mayhew, In the Piny Woods; William L. Sheppard, My Fifth in Mammy; Sarah Barnwell Elliott, An Incident; M.E.M. Davis, A Snipe Hunt; J.J. Eakins, The Courtship of Colonel Bill; and Maurice Thompson, The Balance of Power. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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