Tales of Conjure and the Color Line : 10 Stories

Outstanding, affordably priced volume presents a selection of 10 best stories by a pioneer in the development of African-American fiction: "The Goophered Grapevine," "Po€ Sandy," "Sis€ Becky€s Pickaninny," "The Wife of His Youth," "Dave€s Neckliss," "The Passing of Grandison," "A Matter of Principle," "The Sheriff€s Children," "Baxter€s Procrustes," and "The Doll." Redolent with wit, charm, and insight; essential reading for students of African-American culture. Edited and with an Introduction by Joan Sherman.