The Black Homer Of Jimtown (1899)

By Edward Harold Mott and Ed Mott

Book Overview

The Black Homer of Jimtown is a novel written by Edward Harold Mott and published in 1899. The book is set in the fictional town of Jimtown and follows the story of a young African American boy named Homer, who dreams of becoming a great poet. Despite facing racial discrimination and poverty, Homer is determined to pursue his passion for writing and finds solace in his imagination.Throughout the book, Homer faces numerous challenges, including the loss of his parents, the cruelty of his stepmother, and the prejudice of his white neighbors. However, he perseveres and continues to write, eventually gaining recognition for his work.The book explores themes of racial inequality, poverty, and the power of creativity in the face of adversity. It also provides a snapshot of life in rural America at the turn of the 20th century.Overall, The Black Homer of Jimtown is a poignant and inspiring novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of art.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120729645
• ISBN13: 9781120729644
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"