{"product_id":"the-strength-of-gideon-and-other-stories-9781636523774","title":"The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Strength of Gideon and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e (1900) by Paul Laurence Dunbar is a masterful collection of short fiction exploring the lives of African Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With empathy, wit, and deep cultural understanding, Dunbar portrays the struggles, joys, and moral strength of his characters in both rural and urban settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title story, \"The Strength of Gideon,\" stands out as a moving tale of faith and endurance, emblematic of the broader collection's themes of perseverance, human dignity, and resilience in the face of injustice. Through rich dialect, nuanced characters, and emotional depth, Dunbar captures the complexities of Black life in post-slavery America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Legacy Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781636523774\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d","brand":"Paul Laurence Dunbar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52679548240053,"sku":"9781636523774","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-strength-of-gideon-and-other-stories-9781636523774","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}