Joe and Ella Mae Hamilton, having just moved into a new neighborhood, are confronted by an angry, jeering mob of whites outside their house, leading Joe to think back through his life history through the lens of his race.
Portrays a modern automobile race as a traditional tournament, viewed through the eyes of the picnicking, infield audience. Uses blank verse narration in depicting drivers as knights, mechanics as squires, and cars as steeds.
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