Folks from Dixie

Authors

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Files

Document Type

Book

Description

Dunbar's first collection of short stories was published in 1898. Much like his earlier books of poetry, Dunbar's stories examined the lives of African-Americans both before and after emancipation. While his poetry tended to portray more sentimental situations, this collection of stories offered a harsher look at the realities of the situation, especially regarding racial prejudice. His first work of fiction was well-received, which encouraged him to publish more.

Publication Date

1898

Publisher

Dodd, Mead and Company

City

New York

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | English Language and Literature

Repository Citation

Dunbar , P. L. (1898). Folks from Dixie. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company.