Silas X. Floyd's Short Stories for Colored People Both Old and Young: Entertaining, Uplifting, Interesting: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Silas X. Floyd's Short Stories for Colored People Both Old and Young: Entertaining, Uplifting, Interesting: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Silas X. Floyd's Short Stories for Colored People Both Old and Young: Entertaining, Uplifting, Interesting is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Floyd, Silas Xavier (1869–1923).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Silas X. Floyd's Short Stories for Colored People Both Old and Young" by Floyd is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book aims to entertain and uplift its young readers, particularly focusing on the experiences and moral teachings relevant to children of color. Through an array of engaging characters and situations, the stories are likely designed to inspire positive values and aspirations. The opening of the book establishes a warm and instructive tone, with a preface that reflects the author's intentions to provide quality literature for African American children. The first story introduces George Washington Jones, a timid newsboy in New Orleans, who grapples with his cowardice. As he faces challenges that require bravery, including a life-or-death moment involving a mad dog and a little girl in peril, George’s character is challenged and ultimately transformed. This narrative sets a precedent for moral lessons woven into each subsequent story, likely encouraging young readers to confront their fears and aspire to be virtuous individuals.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Silas X. Floyd's Short Stories for Colored People Both Old and Young: Entertaining, Uplifting, Interesting
- Author credits: Floyd, Silas Xavier (1869–1923)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- African Americans -- Fiction
- African Americans -- Juvenile fiction
- Didactic fiction
- Short stories, American
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Short Stories
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