02014cam a22003013u 4500 41691 UtSlPG 20260610133943.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Richard, Margaret A. (Margaret Alice), 1870- Darkey Ways in Dixie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-12-23 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Darkey Ways in Dixie" by Margaret A. Richard is a collection of poems and songs written in the early 20th century. The book captures the lives, struggles, and vibrant culture of African Americans in the South, often conveyed through the lens of humor and folk traditions. The poetic works reflect the everyday experiences of its characters, resonating with themes of love, labor, and social issues prevalent during this period. The poems feature various characters, showcasing their aspirations and challenges through lively vernacular and playful imagery. Each piece presents a unique narrative, such as the melancholy of "Mammy's Baby Chile," the mischief in "Playin' Craps," or the philosophical musings in "A Philosopher." Margaret A. Richard's vivid depictions bring life to the resilient spirit of communal bonds and the everyday joys and sorrows experienced by these characters as they navigate their world filled with both longing and hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified African Americans -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41691 82530 82530