The Heart of Happy Hollow (eBook, ePUB) - Laurence Dunbar, Paul
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Published in 1904, "The Heart of Happy Hollow" by Paul Laurence Dunbar features sixteen short stories that provide rare glimpses into the lives of African Americans after the Civil War. Through characters ranging from schemers to preachers, Paul Laurence Dunbar crafted a rare snapshot of long-lost communities and their poignant sensibilities. An author who achieved remarkable versatility, he draws on language that is by turns folksy and formal, putting forth controversial vernacular dialects as easily as he delivers a hauntingly poetic scene. In this collection, readers meet an influential…mehr

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Published in 1904, "The Heart of Happy Hollow" by Paul Laurence Dunbar features sixteen short stories that provide rare glimpses into the lives of African Americans after the Civil War.
Through characters ranging from schemers to preachers, Paul Laurence Dunbar crafted a rare snapshot of long-lost communities and their poignant sensibilities. An author who achieved remarkable versatility, he draws on language that is by turns folksy and formal, putting forth controversial vernacular dialects as easily as he delivers a hauntingly poetic scene. In this collection, readers meet an influential entrepreneur who must navigate a treacherous political landscape; a Southern spiritual leader who must learn to accept the mores of his son, who was educated in the North; a reporter who restores hope in Santa Claus to a group of destitute siblings; and a host of other unique men and women giving voice to timeless themes.

Dunbar’s work has deservingly experienced a recent revival among commercial and scholarly audiences alike.
A captivating read, "The Heart of Happy Hollow" will introduce more book lovers to this revered storyteller and visionary.
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Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) stands as a seminal figure in American literature, notable for his poignant exploration of African American life at the turn of the 20th century. Born to formerly enslaved parents in Dayton, Ohio, Dunbar distinguished himself as an influential poet, novelist, and playwright. His command over both standard English and African American dialect brought widespread acclaim, enabling his cross-racial appeal. Dunbar's literary journey began in high school, where he edited the school newspaper and published early works. Later, his poetry collection 'Lyrics of Lowly Life' (1896) would encapsulate his perceptive lyricism and garner praise from prominent figures of the day. 'The Heart of Happy Hollow' (1904), a collection of short stories, is exemplary of Dunbar's narrative dexterity, manifesting his adeptness at crafting characters that navigate the complexities of racial identity, morality, and social structure. His works, infused with naturalism and realism, focus on themes of love, spirituality, struggle, and perseverance, marking him as a critical voice in reconceptualizing African American literature. Despite his short life, Dunbar's profound impact is cemented in literary history, with his body of work continuing to inspire and resonate with readers across generations.