Mammy's White Folks (1920)

Mammy's White Folks is a novel written by Emma Speed Sampson in 1920. The story is set in the southern United States during the post-Civil War era and follows the life of a black woman named Mammy Lou. Mammy Lou is a former slave who works as a maid for a white family, the Harringtons. She has been with the family for many years and has become an integral part of their lives.The novel explores the complex relationships between Mammy Lou and the Harrington family, as well as the wider social context of the time. Mammy Lou is deeply devoted to the Harringtons, especially the children, and is willing to sacrifice her own happiness for their well-being. However, she also struggles with the limitations of her position as a black woman in a society that is still deeply divided by race.The novel also touches on themes of love, family, and loyalty. Mammy Lou's own family is scattered and disrupted by the legacy of slavery, and she must navigate the challenges of maintaining her own sense of identity and belonging.Overall, Mammy's White Folks is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complex social dynamics of the post-Civil War South. It is a testament to the enduring power of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.