The Conjure Woman (Mint Editions (Black Narratives))

The Conjure Woman is a masterpiece of African American fiction that explores themes of race, identity, and class in the nineteenth century South.

With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles Chesnutt’s collection of stories is a classic of African American literature.

The opening story, "The Goophered Grapevine," features an old ex-slave named Julius McAdoo who warns his employer about the land he has decided to purchase, leading to a story from Uncle Julius that explores the use of folklore and the exploration of racist stereotypes of Black Americans.

Each story in The Conjure Woman follows a similar formula, beginning with a narrative situation involving John and his wife, Annie, before leading to a story from Uncle Julius.

Highlights include "Po' Sandy," a loose adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses that opens with John deciding to build a new kitchen for his wife, and the powerful collection of folk takes and stories that explore themes of race, identity, and class in the nineteenth century South.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of African American literary history!