The Chronicles of Aunt Minervy Ann by Joel Chandler Harris

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Author Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908
Illustrator Frost, A. B. (Arthur Burdett), 1851-1928
Title The Chronicles of Aunt Minervy Ann
Credits David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Chronicles of Aunt Minervy Ann" by Joel Chandler Harris is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. This work revolves around Aunt Minervy Ann Perdue, a strong and memorable character with a vibrant personality, who navigates life in a post-Civil War Southern town while tackling themes of racial identity and societal change." The opening of the book introduces readers to Aunt Minervy Ann and her world following the Civil War. Set in Middle Georgia, the narrative begins with reminiscences about Aunt Minervy Ann and her husband Hamp, a former slave, against the backdrop of significant societal transformations. As the story unfolds, the character's dynamics are explored, particularly with the local power dynamics represented by Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame. It also touches on the pervasive threat of the Ku Klux Klan as well as the humorous and poignant moments that arise when Aunt Minervy learns about the intentions of those who would seek to harm her husband. The author paints a vivid picture of post-war life, filled with rich dialogue and cultural nuances, bringing Aunt Minervy Ann's unique worldview to life in a way that is both engaging and reflective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Georgia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 64770
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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