Honoree Fanonne Jeffers
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
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ExcellentIn Honorée Fanonne Jeffers' debut novel, The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois, a young woman embarks on a journey through her family's past to uncover the shocking tales of generations of ancestors in the deep South. The book is a breath-taking debut novel that chronicles the journey of generations of one American family, from the centuries of the colonial slave trade to our own tumultuous era.
Format: Hardback
Length: 816 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
A captivating novel that delves into the lives of one American family across centuries, from the era of the colonial slave trade to the present-day, "The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois" has been acclaimed as a masterpiece by critics and readers alike. Written by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, this remarkable work has been selected as an Oprah Book Club Pick, one of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of the Year, and has been praised for its "astonishing" and "remarkable" qualities.
The story revolves around Ailey Pearl Garfield, a young woman who grapples with a sense of belonging and a lingering trauma that haunts her. Despite the whispers of women in her family, urging her to succeed in their stead, Ailey embarks on a journey to uncover the shocking tales of her ancestors. Through this exploration, she learns to embrace her full heritage, a legacy that encompasses oppression, resistance, bondage, independence, cruelty, and resilience.
The novel is a sweeping epic that spans multiple generations and takes readers on a journey through the deep South. Jeffers' writing is captivating, with vivid descriptions and intricate characterizations that bring the past to life. The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to shed light on the complexities of human experience.
With its powerful themes and unforgettable characters, "The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois" is set to be one of the most talked about books of the year. It has already been longlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction and shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize. This remarkable debut novel by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers is a must-read for anyone who appreciates fine literature and is interested in exploring the rich tapestry of American history and culture.
Weight: 1176g
Dimension: 165 x 241 x 58 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008516451
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