The Conjure Woman
The Conjure Woman, published in 1899, is the first book of Charles W. Chesnutt, one of the first African American writers to reach a wide national readership. A Northern businessman settles in North Carolina to grow grapes, and his elderly Black coachman, Uncle Julius, tells him tales of slavery days on the old plantation, in which conjure, transformation and spells reveal the cruelty of slavery and the cunning of the enslaved. The volume includes "The Goophered Grapevine," "Po' Sandy" and "Hot-Foot Hannibal," and this edition adds three uncollected Uncle Julius stories and Chesnutt's essay on Southern superstitions. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Conjure Woman
The Conjure Woman by Charles W. Chesnutt can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Conjure Woman online?
Yes. The Conjure Woman opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Conjure Woman free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Conjure Woman is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Conjure Woman in the public domain?
Yes. The Conjure Woman by Charles W. Chesnutt is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Conjure Woman?
About 3 h 42 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Conjure Woman?
The Conjure Woman by Charles W. Chesnutt is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
