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This ironically titled tale by an influential figure in African-American literature explores the tragic effects of color prejudice and self-hatred. Jessie Redmon Fauset's 1933 novel paints a haunting portrait of internalized racism with its depiction of a domineering mother whose determination for her children to pass as white leads to devastating results for the entire family.
African-American editor, poet, essayist, and novelist Jessie Redmon Fauset (1882-1961) was a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance. An editor of the NAACP magazine The Crisis, she was also an editor and co-author of the African-American children's magazine, The Brownies' Book. Her fourth and final novel, Comedy: American Style, features vivid characterizations and enduring themes that continue to resonate with modern readers.
Author: Jessie Redmon Fauset
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: 04/11/2023
Pages: 282
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.77d
ISBN13: 9781639237258
ISBN10: 1639237259
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | General
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