02467cam a22003613u 4500 70436 UtSlPG 20260610134629.0 m cr n 260607r20231900utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 00006360 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Boyle, Virginia Frazer, 1863-1938 Devil tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-04-01 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. Charlene Taylor, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "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.) Originally published: United States: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1900 Short stories, American African Americans -- Fiction Devil -- Fiction Frost, A. B. (Arthur Burdett), 1851-1928 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70436 111162 111162