Stringfellow, Tara M.

Memphis: LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023

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ISBN 13:
9781529339253
author:
Stringfellow, Tara M.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
John Murray Publishers Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, American, Asian American,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 8 working days
£9.35

Description

A spellbinding debut novel tracing three generations of a Southern Black family, exploring the power of legacy and the resilience of Black women. Tara Stringfellow's Memphis is a rhapsodic hymn to the experiences of Black women, weaving a narrative of family secrets, violence, and the enduring strength of hope. In 1995, ten-year-old Joan flees her father's explosive temper and finds refuge at her mother's ancestral home in Memphis. As she grows up, Joan finds solace in her artwork, painting portraits of the community. Her subjects include their enigmatic neighbor Miss Dawn, whose stories about the past help Joan see the connection between her passion, imagination, and a long matrilineal tradition. Through Joan's story, Stringfellow explores the complex history of a Southern Black family, from the majestic house built by Joan's grandfather to the violent events that shaped their lives. A powerful and moving novel, Memphis is a testament to the enduring power of family, community, and the human spirit.

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