The Sport of the Gods

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dunbar, Paul Laurence, 1872-1906

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Sport of the Gods" by Paul Laurence Dunbar is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Hamilton family, particularly focusing on Berry Hamilton, a butler, and his family, as they navigate the complexities of life post-Civil War America. The novel explores themes of race, class, and identity as the Hamiltons face societal challenges after Berry is wrongfully accused of theft by his employer. The opening of the novel introduces the Hamiltons living in a small cottage on the grounds of the estate owned by Maurice Oakley. We learn about Berry's proud and humble background, his loyalty to the Oakley family, and the stable life he has built with his wife, Fannie, and their two children, Joe and Kit. As Berry prepares for a significant farewell dinner for Mr. Oakley's brother, the warmth of family life and their aspirations for a better future are highlighted. However, this seemingly tranquil existence is soon threatened by impending tragedy and accusations that will disrupt their lives forever. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Robert Ledger, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sport_of_the_Gods

Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2006-02-25