The Sport of the Gods (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781528719926)

A harrowingly intense exploration of life for African-Americans post-emancipation.

The 1902 novella presents the bleak truth for so many Black families who were forced to leave the southern US and face the harsh reality of life in a northern city. A landmark in African-American literature, The Sport of the Gods is a deeply moving tale of familial struggle in times of great prejudice and racism. This short book is the ideal read for those looking to gain insight into the experience of so many Black families.