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Wings on My Feet
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025395890
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 314
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Wings on My Feet is a striking narrative that follows the travels and tribulations of the character Left Wing Gordon, a figure representing the Black Ulysses of early 20th-century folklore. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the work explores the African American experience through a unique blend of fiction, sociology, and oral tradition. Howard W. Odum captures the rhythmic, blues-inflected voice of his protagonist as he moves from the rural American South to the trenches of France and back again.
The book delves into themes of labor, migration, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst global conflict and systemic hardship. By weaving together folk songs, dialect, and vivid storytelling, the narrative provides an immersive look at the cultural identity and psychological landscape of a community in transition. Wings on My Feet stands as a significant contribution to American literature and social history, offering a raw and poetic documentation of a soldier's journey and the broader struggles of the era. It remains a vital resource for understanding the intersection of folk culture and the historical realities of the Great War period.
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