Devil tales by Virginia Frazer Boyle
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"Devil Tales" by Virginia Frazer Boyle is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work delves into folklore and supernatural themes, centering on the lives of African American characters and their interactions with mystical elements and the devil. Through rich storytelling infused with cultural references, it explores themes of love, jealousy, and the struggle for freedom. The opening of "Devil Tales" sets the stage with the introduction
of a character named Solon, who is experiencing marital troubles with his wife Juno. Their quarrel, intensified by Juno's suspicions regarding Solon’s late-night absences, leads her to consult a local hoodoo practitioner for guidance. The narrative highlights the use of folk beliefs and magic as Juno embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about Solon’s activities, hinting at a deeper exploration of themes surrounding deception, superstition, and the moral complexities within their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Boyle, Virginia Frazer, 1863-1938 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Frost, A. B. (Arthur Burdett), 1851-1928 |
| LoC No. | 00006360 |
| Title | Devil tales |
| Original Publication | United States: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1900. |
| Contents | Old Cinder Cat -- "A kingdom for Micajah" -- The devil's little fly -- Asmodeus in the quarters -- The taming of Jezrul -- Dark er de moon -- The other Maumer -- Stolen fire -- The black cat -- 'Liza. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | African Americans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Devil -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70436 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70436-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 442 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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