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Set in 1855, the story explores the world of blackface minstrelsy amid the looming conflict over slavery. Henry Sims, a fugitive slave and talented musician, navigates life in Philadelphia by performing on the streets. He encounters James Douglass, the leader of a struggling minstrel troupe, who believes that Henry's exceptional talent could revitalize their show. The narrative delves into themes of identity, artistry, and the complexities of entertainment during a turbulent historical period.
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Free State, A, Tom Piazza
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Free State, A
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tom Piazza
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780062284136
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in 1855, the story explores the world of blackface minstrelsy amid the looming conflict over slavery. Henry Sims, a fugitive slave and talented musician, navigates life in Philadelphia by performing on the streets. He encounters James Douglass, the leader of a struggling minstrel troupe, who believes that Henry's exceptional talent could revitalize their show. The narrative delves into themes of identity, artistry, and the complexities of entertainment during a turbulent historical period.