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100 1 _aMeans, E. K.
_q(Eldred Kurtz),
_d1878-1957
245 1 0 _aMore 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-05-10
505 0 _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.
508 _aProduced by hekula03, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, American
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Fiction
700 1 _aKemble, E. W.
_q(Edward Windsor),
_d1861-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59476
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