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Avey Johnson, a middle-class widow, embarks on a transformative journey during a Caribbean cruise, spurred by a troubling dream. Leaving her friends behind, she seeks to reconnect with her roots and the culture she has distanced herself from. This unexpected adventure leads her to confront her past and rediscover her identity. Originally published in 1983 and awarded the Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award, this new hardcover edition is part of McSweeney's Of the Diaspora series, highlighting its enduring significance.
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Praisesong for the Widow, Paule Marshall
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Praisesong for the Widow
- Subtitle
- (Of the Diaspora - North America)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paule Marshall
- Publisher
- McSweeney's
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9781952119040
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Avey Johnson, a middle-class widow, embarks on a transformative journey during a Caribbean cruise, spurred by a troubling dream. Leaving her friends behind, she seeks to reconnect with her roots and the culture she has distanced herself from. This unexpected adventure leads her to confront her past and rediscover her identity. Originally published in 1983 and awarded the Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award, this new hardcover edition is part of McSweeney's Of the Diaspora series, highlighting its enduring significance.