Description: "Free Joe" by Joel Chandler Harris is a short story that explores themes of freedom, race, and societal norms in the American South during the post-Civil War era. The story centers around a character named Joe, an African American man who was freed from slavery but continues to face significant hardships due to the lingering racism and social structures of the time. Joe's freedom is paradoxical as it does not lead to a better life; instead, he struggles with poverty and social ostracism. Despite his freedom, Joe remains attached to his former enslaved community and his wife, Lucinda, who is still enslaved. The narrative delves into the emotional and psychological impacts of freedom in a society that still holds deep-seated prejudices and inequalities. Joel Chandler Harris, known for his "Uncle Remus" stories, uses "Free Joe" to highlight the complexities and ironies of emancipation, showing that the end of slavery did not equate to true freedom or equality for African Americans. See pictures for condition of item.
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1887 book
Author: joel chandler harris
Personalized: Yes
Publisher: Becktold
Topic: free joe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1901
