| Author |
Dunbar, Paul Laurence, 1872-1906 |
| Title |
The Sport of the Gods
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Robert Ledger, Suzanne Shell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Sport of the Gods" by Paul Laurence Dunbar is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Hamilton family, particularly focusing on Berry Hamilton, a butler, and his family, as they navigate the complexities of life post-Civil War America. The novel explores themes of race, class, and identity as the Hamiltons face societal challenges after Berry is wrongfully accused of theft by his employer. The opening of the novel introduces the Hamiltons living in a small cottage on the grounds of the estate owned by Maurice Oakley. We learn about Berry's proud and humble background, his loyalty to the Oakley family, and the stable life he has built with his wife, Fannie, and their two children, Joe and Kit. As Berry prepares for a significant farewell dinner for Mr. Oakley's brother, the warmth of family life and their aspirations for a better future are highlighted. However, this seemingly tranquil existence is soon threatened by impending tragedy and accusations that will disrupt their lives forever. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
African American families -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Rural-urban migration -- United States -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17854 |
| Release Date |
Feb 25, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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