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Synopsis
Dust jacket design by Robert Giusti. His first novel. The forward by Ralph Ellison.
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Set in rural Mississippi, this novel follows young Nathaniel Witherspoon as he journeys home for his mother's funeral and ends up pondering not only her untimely death but also the origins of his own existence. Told through a series of painful yet vivid reminiscences, it is a story that provides a breathtaking view of the human experience, filled with humor and pathos.
About the Author
Born and raised in Chicago, Leon Forrest (1937-1997) taught English and African-American Studies at Northwestern University. He is the author of a collection of essays entitled The Furious Voice for Freedom, as well as numerous novels, including Two Wings to Veil My Face, winner of four literary awards, Divine Days, and Meteor in the Madhouse.
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- PublisherRandom House
- Publication date1973
- ISBN 10 1125961031
- ISBN 13 9781125961032
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages163
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