Peonage

In "Peonage," Lafayette M. Hershaw delves into the haunting realities of forced labor practices prevalent in the post-Civil War South, a time marked by economic desperation and social upheaval. Hershaw employs a vivid literary style, blending poignant narrative with stark realism, frequently drawing comparisons to the works of naturalist authors such as Frank Norris. Through evocative imagery and ...