The Color Purple
- 294 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Set in the period between the world wars, this novel tells of two sisters, their trials, and their survival.
The Color Purple Collection Series
This collection delves into the lives of Black women in the early 20th-century American South. It chronicles their struggles against oppression and violence, charting their journeys toward self-discovery and empowerment. Through compelling female characters and their interconnected relationships, these works illustrate how love and hope can be found even in the darkest circumstances. It is a powerful narrative of resilience, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of the female spirit.
Recommended Reading Order
Returning frequently to Suwelo's visits to Mr. Hal and his stories about Fanny, this tale transcends time and examines such contradictions as black vs. white, man vs. woman, sexual freedom vs. sexual slavery, past vs. present, etc.
Continues the story of Tashi, a young African woman, and minor character from the Pulitzer prize-winning novel THE COLOUR PURPLE, whose decision to undergo an initiation ceremony has terrible consequences