Old Jabe's Marital Experiments by Thomas Nelson Page

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Author Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922
Title Old Jabe's Marital Experiments
1908
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Old Jabe's Marital Experiments" by Thomas Nelson Page is a humorous novella written in the early 20th century. The book explores the eccentric life of Jabez, a freedman from the South who is characterized by his myriad matrimonial experiments. Through its comedic lens, the story reveals themes related to race, marriage, and the complexities of human relationships in a post-Civil War era. The narrative centers around Jabez, an old, comedic figure known for his numerous wives and his uncanny ability to procure new ones shortly after bidding farewell to the previous. Living a life of dependency on his former mistress, Mrs. Meriwether, Jabez is portrayed as a clever and humorous man who manages to navigate through life by charming those around him, particularly the women he marries. As he recounts the tales of his wives, including their departures and his motives for marrying them, the story unfolds with a blend of irony and social commentary, revealing the intricate dynamics of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness amidst the backdrop of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject African Americans -- Fiction
Subject Southern States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 23513
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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