02699cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000450011324502140015826400510037230000470042333600260047033700260049633800360052250000310055850502170058950801950080652011440100153400450214565300280219065300330221870000480225185600430229999900190234259476UtSlPG20260610134353.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMeans, E. K.q(Eldred Kurtz),d1878-195710aMore E. K. Means :bIs 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 This Second Book, Like the First, Needs No Title 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-05-100 aDiada, daughter of discord -- Getting ready to die -- A mascot jinx -- Messing with matrimony -- A corner in pickaninnies -- Idle dreams -- The gift of power -- Owner of Doodle-bug -- Every pose a picture -- D.D.  aProduced by hekula03, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"More E. K. Means" by E. K. Means is a collection of humorous stories centered around African American life, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative reflects the author's fascination with the cultural intricacies and personalities of black communities in the South, emphasizing their vibrant characteristics and humorous outlook on life, notably through absurd and exaggerated depictions.  The opening portion introduces a striking character named Diada, depicted in a grotesque and humorous light, who was rescued by Captain Lemuel Manse from a cannibal tribe. The initial scenes capture a blend of humor and horror as her presence astounds the local characters, revealing their prejudices and misconceptions. Diada's interactions with the townspeople and her clumsy adoption into their lives set the stage for comedic misunderstandings and societal commentary, as she appears like an alien amidst their mundane world while simultaneously showcasing her unique ways. Overall, the opening serves to establish both the whimsical tone and the cultural backdrop of Means' stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories, American  aAfrican Americans -- Fiction1 aKemble, E. W.q(Edward Windsor),d1861-193340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59476  c100302d100302