Plum Bun Pa
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Book Overview
For readers of The Vanishing Half, a hidden gem from the Harlem Renaissance about a young Black woman's journey toward self-acceptance while passing as white in 1920s New York City. Originally... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0807009091
ISBN13:9780807009093
Release Date:January 1990
Publisher:Beacon Press (MA)
Length:379 Pages
Weight:0.96 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.4" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Amazing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Fauset allows the reader to take an in-depth look at passing for white. Unlike the charcater in Danzy Sennas Caucasia, Fauset creates a main character who chooses to pass and lets the reader know every repercussion of that decision. Go out and get it!
Jessie Fauset is EXCELLENT!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I was so impressed with how Ms Fauset wrote Plum Bun, that upon completing the book I have been actively purchasing all of her other books that are in print. Her writing style proves that a good book is timeless. I highly recommend Plum Bun and There Is Confusion, which was so good I could not put it down..literally. I strongly urge all to get this woman's books post haste!! You will have some very satisfying reading hours.
Truly a Classic!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Ms. Fauset was one of the most underrated members of the Harlem Renaissance. Plum Bun is by far the strongest of her novels. I saw more in this story than simply a discussion of color and privilege, I was pleased by the complexity of the relationship between the two sisters in this novel. Ms. Fauset is one of my literary favorites, and a woman that I truly admire. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.
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