My Young Master: A Novel

My Young Master is a historical fiction novel by Opie Percival Read, written in the late 19th century. The narrative is told from the perspective of Dan, a slave reflecting on his life and his relationship with his young white master, Bob, set against the social dynamics of the pre-Civil War South. The novel explores themes of slavery, class differences, and the innocence of childhood, providing insight into the complexities of life in 19th-century Kentucky.