Caleb, the Degenerate, a Play in Four Acts: A Study of the Types, Customs, and Needs of the American Negro (1901)

Caleb, The Degenerate, A Play In Four Acts: A Study Of The Types, Customs, And Needs Of The American Negro (1901) is a play written by Joseph Seamon Cotter. The play is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of Caleb, a young African American man who falls into a life of crime and degeneracy. Through Caleb's story, Cotter explores the types, customs, and needs of the American Negro at the time.The play is divided into four acts, each of which delves deeper into Caleb's character and the challenges he faces as a black man in America. The first act introduces Caleb and his family, as well as his struggles with poverty and discrimination. The second act sees Caleb turn to a life of crime, while the third act sees him face the consequences of his actions. The final act explores Caleb's redemption and the hope for a better future for African Americans.Cotter's play is a powerful exploration of the social and cultural issues faced by African Americans in the late 19th century. Through Caleb's story, he highlights the challenges of poverty, discrimination, and social inequality, while also exploring the themes of redemption and hope. Caleb, The Degenerate, A Play In Four Acts is an important work of African American literature and a valuable historical document of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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.