J. Poindexter, Colored
The story revolves around a young black man who becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures after being mistaken for a wealthy white man. He assumes the identity and navigates a complex web of social hierarchies, ultimately leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and cultural clashes. The narrative explores themes of racial identity, class, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Irvin S. Cobb · First published 1909 · Genre: Fiction, Humor, Social Commentary · 22 chapters · 67,669 words
First lines
My name is J. Poindexter. But the full name is Jefferson Exodus Poindexter, Colored. But most always in general I has been known as Jeff, for short. The Jefferson part is for a white family which my folks worked for them one time before I was born, and the Exodus is because my mammy craved I should be named after somebody out of the Bible. How I comes to write this is this way:
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Irvin S. Cobb
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Humor, Social Commentary, Historical
- Length: 67,669 words
- Structure: 22 chapters, 617 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, focusing on storytelling and character development.
- Humor — The narrative employs comedic elements and satire to engage the reader.
- Social Commentary — The book addresses social issues and cultural dynamics of its time.
- Historical — The setting and context reflect historical aspects relevant to the period it was written in.
Tags
Satire · Social Commentary · Racism · Prejudice · Humor · Fiction · Novel · American Literature · Southern Gothic · Regionalism · Coming of Age · Identity Crisis
Contents
- Down Yonder
- North Bound
- Manhattan Isle
- Harlem Heights
- Local Colored
- Gold Coast
- Country Side
- Dark Secrets
- Movie-Land
- Black Belt
- Afric Shores
- Business Deals
- Private Life
- Oiled Skids
- Vet to Zym
- Lady-Like!
- Sable Plots
- White Hopes
- Pistol Plays
- Piebald Joys
- Headed Home
- Last Words