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Oxherding Tale follows young Andrew Hawkins, born to a drunken switch between a slaveowner and his African‑American butler, who must navigate the complexities of slavery, racism, and culture in the Old South. Through a series of comedic and philosophical episodes, Hawkins walks the line between black and white worlds, offering wry commentary on marriage, human nature, slave catchers, and the spirit that endures amid oppression.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Charles Richard Johnson
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