From "Superman" to ManA classic work of fiction from the Harlem Renaissance Joel Augustus Roger's seminal work, this novel first published in 1917 is a polemic against the ignorance that fuels racism. The central plot revolves around a debate between a Pullman porter and a white racist Southern politician. |
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Page 8
... thoughts on the scientific matter , he closed the volume , placed it behind him in the hollow formed by his back and ... thought of the discussions he had heard on the cars and other places from time to time , and of what he called " the ...
... thoughts on the scientific matter , he closed the volume , placed it behind him in the hollow formed by his back and ... thought of the discussions he had heard on the cars and other places from time to time , and of what he called " the ...
Page 39
... thought of the question of mendacity : white men were not always truthful either . He thought of stealing ; but he had had several business adventures and he had to acknowl- edge that white men were princes of theft compared with ...
... thought of the question of mendacity : white men were not always truthful either . He thought of stealing ; but he had had several business adventures and he had to acknowl- edge that white men were princes of theft compared with ...
Page 94
... thought of going to Brazil , but on second thoughts , I have decided to remain here . Sometimes I feel as if I am experiencing too much of the acid of color prejudice to keep my temper sweet . But , " he added with determination ...
... thought of going to Brazil , but on second thoughts , I have decided to remain here . Sometimes I feel as if I am experiencing too much of the acid of color prejudice to keep my temper sweet . But , " he added with determination ...
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