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100 1 _aHarris, Joel Chandler,
_d1848-1908
245 1 0 _aBalaam and His Master, and Other Sketches and Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-03-31
505 0 _aBalaam and his master -- A conscript's Christmas -- Ananias -- Where's Duncan? -- Mom Bi -- The old Bascom place.
508 _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Balaam and His Master, and Other Sketches and Stories" by Joel Chandler Harris is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The work explores themes of Southern life, social dynamics, and the complex relationships between masters and their slaves, often reflecting a mix of irony and profound insight into human nature. Central to the opening sketch is the character Berrien Cozart, a rebellious young man whose tumultuous journey is intertwined with that of Balaam, his devoted slave. The opening of the book introduces the townsfolk of Billville, Georgia, describing how the settlement came to be named and focusing on the Cozart family. Berrien, spoiled and beautiful but unruly, grows up in a close bond with Balaam, who serves as both caretaker and confidant. Their relationship is depicted against a backdrop of social expectations and familial pressures, illustrating the internal struggles Berrien faces as he navigates his reckless tendencies. As the narrative progresses, it hints at Berrien's eventual downfall and the critical moments that define his character, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the choices that lead to his fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, American
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56883
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