The Conjure Woman

This Annotated Edition Features: Historical Context A Short Introduction To The Literary Period of The late 19th and early 20th Century and a Historical Timeline of Key Events in the USA About The Conjure Woman is a collection of short stories written by Charles W. Chesnutt, first published in 1899. The stories are set in the post-Civil War South and are primarily focused on the cultural and magical practices of the African American community and explore the intersection of race, gender, class, and power dynamics. The collection includes seven stories, each with its own unique twist and unexpected ending. Chesnutt employs a variety of narrative techniques, including frame narratives and multiple narrators, to explore the complex social and psychological dynamics of the South. Also includes the following Uncollected Uncle Julius Stories: Dave's Neckliss A Deep Sleeper Lonesome Ben And an Essay: Superstitions and Folk-Lore of the South A Classic Reprint This Collection of Short Stories will make an excellent gift to the African American Literature buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your own classic’s library. We at Century Bound, take every care to ensure that the original integrity of this book has been preserved to the highest degree. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unaltered from the original author's publication, keeping the books’ original form for your enjoyment.