E. K. Means by E. K. Means
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"E. K. Means" by E. K. Means is a collection of stories centering on African American life in the South, likely written in the early 20th century. The book showcases the humor and character of its protagonists, particularly Figger Bush, a lazy yet endearing man, as he navigates the social complexities and relationships within his community. Themes of race, culture, and the changes in post-Civil War Southern life are explored through entertaining
narratives that highlight the rich dialect and unique perspectives of the characters. The opening of the book introduces readers to Figger Bush, a carefree man who is faced with the impending visit of his long-lost grandfather, Popsy Spout. Figger is apprehensive about the visit because he has little to offer Popsy and fears he may become a burden. As he confides in his friends, Skeeter Butts and Vinegar Atts, they hatch a humorous plan for Figger to fake his death to avoid his grandfather’s expectations. The interaction between these characters sets a lively tone, filled with witty banter and dialect, all while establishing the comedic and heartfelt undertones that will likely permeate the rest of the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Means, E. K. (Eldred Kurtz), 1878-1957 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Kemble, E. W. (Edward Windsor), 1861-1933 |
| Title |
E. K. Means Is This a Title? It Is Not. It Is the Name of a Writer of Negro Stories, Who Has Made Himself So Completely the Writer of Negro Stories That His Book Needs No Title |
| Contents | Foreword -- The late Figger Bush -- Hoodoo eyes -- The art of enticing labor -- The cruise of the Mud Hen -- Two sorry sons of sorrow -- Monarch of the manacle -- All is fair -- Hoodoo face. |
| Credits |
Produced by hekula03, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | African Americans -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59121 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 551 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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