Description
Discover the profound literary work, 'Juneteenth' by Ralph Ellison, a remarkable follow-up to his acclaimed novel 'Invisible Man.' This powerful B-format paperback, published posthumously in 2016 by Penguin UK, delves into themes of memory, faith, and identity, wrapped in a richly woven narrative. With 400 pages of gripping storytelling, 'Juneteenth' captures the essence of the African-American experience, showcasing the complexities of racial identity and the struggle for self-understanding.
In this thunderous epic, the dying Senator Adam Sunraider confronts Daddy Hickman, the itinerant black Baptist minister who raised him. Their final reckoning unearths the haunting memories of a southern childhood, interlaced with the melodic rhythms of jazz and gospel. Ellison poignantly dissects the pain of loss and the journey towards liberation, emphasizing the importance of voice and the power of words. As noted by Toni Morrison, this majestic work will resonate with readers long after the last page.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241215005
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
For those seeking a profound exploration of African-American history and culture, 'Juneteenth' is an essential addition to your literary collection. Order now for fast shipping and immerse yourself in this unforgettable narrative.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241215005
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
Published after Ellison's death, his follow-up to Invisible Man is a thunderous epic of memory, faith, loss and identity.
Published after Ellison's death, this follow-up to Invisible Man is a thunderous epic of memory, faith, loss and identity.
'Words are your business, boy. Not just the Word. Words are everything'
'Tell me what happened while there's still time,' demands the dying Senator Adam Sunraider to the itinerate black baptist minister he calls Daddy Hickman. As a young orphan, Sunraider was taken in and raised by Hickman, before reinventing himself as a racist politician. Now, as the two men confront the truth about their shared past in a final reckoning, Ellison's masterly novel takes in memories of a southern childhood, the rhythms of jazz and gospel and the richness of the African-American experience.
'Majestic' Toni Morrison
In this thunderous epic, the dying Senator Adam Sunraider confronts Daddy Hickman, the itinerant black Baptist minister who raised him. Their final reckoning unearths the haunting memories of a southern childhood, interlaced with the melodic rhythms of jazz and gospel. Ellison poignantly dissects the pain of loss and the journey towards liberation, emphasizing the importance of voice and the power of words. As noted by Toni Morrison, this majestic work will resonate with readers long after the last page.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241215005
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
For those seeking a profound exploration of African-American history and culture, 'Juneteenth' is an essential addition to your literary collection. Order now for fast shipping and immerse yourself in this unforgettable narrative.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241215005
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
Published after Ellison's death, his follow-up to Invisible Man is a thunderous epic of memory, faith, loss and identity.
Published after Ellison's death, this follow-up to Invisible Man is a thunderous epic of memory, faith, loss and identity.
'Words are your business, boy. Not just the Word. Words are everything'
'Tell me what happened while there's still time,' demands the dying Senator Adam Sunraider to the itinerate black baptist minister he calls Daddy Hickman. As a young orphan, Sunraider was taken in and raised by Hickman, before reinventing himself as a racist politician. Now, as the two men confront the truth about their shared past in a final reckoning, Ellison's masterly novel takes in memories of a southern childhood, the rhythms of jazz and gospel and the richness of the African-American experience.
'Majestic' Toni Morrison