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Celebrated for its profound themes and emotional depth, this iconic modern classic explores the struggles and resilience of African American women in the early 20th century. With its rich narrative and compelling characters, the story delves into issues of racism, sexism, and the quest for identity. The 40th anniversary edition features a foreword by Kiese Laymon, adding contemporary insights to Walker's timeless work, which has garnered both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.
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The Color Purple, Alice Walker
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- 2022
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- Title
- The Color Purple
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alice Walker
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Sea
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780143137047
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Love, Family, Women, USA, 20th century, LGBTQ+, Gifts for women, Feminism, Africa, Adapted for Film, Violence, America, Race, Racism, Letters, Abuse, Siblings, African American Literature, Father, Rape, Farms, Homesteads, American South, Daughters, Emancipation, Oppression, Liberation, Pulitzer Prize, West Africa, Epistolary Novels, Black People
- First published
- 1982
- Original title
- The Color Purple
- Rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Description
- Celebrated for its profound themes and emotional depth, this iconic modern classic explores the struggles and resilience of African American women in the early 20th century. With its rich narrative and compelling characters, the story delves into issues of racism, sexism, and the quest for identity. The 40th anniversary edition features a foreword by Kiese Laymon, adding contemporary insights to Walker's timeless work, which has garnered both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.