Thurman, Wallace
The Blacker the Berry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143131878
- author:
- Thurman, Wallace
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 1.1 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Blacker the Berry . . . This groundbreaking novel explores the complex issue of prejudice within the black community. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Harlem, it tells the story of Emma Lou Morgan's journey as she seeks acceptance in a society that rejects her due to her skin colour. Through its powerful portrayal of the invidious role of skin colour in American society, The Blacker the Berry . . . sheds light on a topic that was previously unaddressed. With its enduring themes and undiminished power, this book remains a significant work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.
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