Dog on the Sun

There is an unusual range in the twelve stories of this volume, covering the rich legendary lore of the rural sections to the brutally realistic treatment of the poor whites. The stories exhibit a keen ear for the rhythms of American speech and a feeling for the underdog.

Originally published in 1949.

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