Wings on My Feet

'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.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.