My Young Master: A Novel

"My Young Master: A Novel" by Opie Percival Read is a story told by Dan, a former slave, who looks back on his life and the challenging times of the pre-Civil War South, focusing on his bond with Bob, his young master. He reflects on his younger days on a Kentucky plantation led by Guilford Gradley, where his life includes the difficult realities of slavery along with his relationships with "Old Master," and his friend, "Mars". The narrative explores the contrast between the two, highlighting moments of conflict, innocence, and identity as Dan struggles with his position as property and his bond with Bob amid social expectations.