Mammy's White Folks (1920)
Emma Speed Sampson
Mammy’s White Folks (1920)
Emma Speed Sampson
Mammy's White Folks is a novel written by Emma Speed Sampson and published in 1920. The story is set in the American South during the Reconstruction era and follows the life of Mammy, a former slave who works for a wealthy white family. Mammy is a beloved figure in the household, having raised the children of the family and cared for them since their birth. She is respected and loved by both the white family and the black community. However, Mammy's loyalty is put to the test when the family's son falls in love with a young woman from the North who is sympathetic to the cause of the newly freed slaves. As tensions rise between the North and South, Mammy finds herself torn between her loyalty to the family and her desire to support the cause of her fellow African Americans. The novel explores themes of race, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom and equality in the aftermath of slavery. Mammy's White Folks is a poignant and insightful portrayal of the complexities of race relations in the American South during a pivotal moment in history. Sampson's vivid descriptions and rich characterizations bring the story to life, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the struggle for civil rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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