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The Color Purple by Alice Walker
“The Color Purple” by Alice Walker is a powerful and poignant novel that explores themes of racial and gender oppression, resilience, and self-discovery. Set in the early 20th century American South, this epistolary novel tells the story of Celie, an African American woman who overcomes tremendous adversity to find her voice and identity. Author’s Background Alice Walker, born in 1944…
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Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
“Fingersmith” by Sarah Waters is a gripping historical crime novel that delves into themes of deception, identity, and love. Set in Victorian England, this intricate tale follows the lives of two young women, Sue Trinder and Maud Lilly, whose fates become entwined through a series of elaborate schemes and betrayals. Author’s Background Sarah Waters, born in 1966 in Neyland, Pembrokeshire,…
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Orlando by Virginia Woolf
“Orlando” by Virginia Woolf is a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of gender, identity, and time. This imaginative and satirical biography follows the life of its protagonist, Orlando, who transforms from a nobleman in Elizabethan England to a woman living through the centuries. Author’s Background Virginia Woolf, born in 1882 in London, England, was a central figure in the modernist…
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Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg
“Stone Butch Blues” by Leslie Feinberg is a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of gender identity, resilience, and the struggle for acceptance. This semi-autobiographical work follows the life of Jess Goldberg, a stone butch lesbian navigating the complexities of identity and society in the mid-20th century. Author’s Background Leslie Feinberg, born in 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, was a prominent…
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Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
“Giovanni’s Room” by James Baldwin is a poignant and daring novel that explores themes of love, identity, and societal expectations. Set in 1950s Paris, this narrative delves into the complexities of human emotions and the struggles of a young American man grappling with his sexuality. Author’s Background James Baldwin, born in 1924 in Harlem, New York, was a prolific writer…
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The Piano Teacher by Janice Y.K. Lee
“The Piano Teacher by Janice Y.K. Lee” is a captivating novel that intricately weaves themes of love, betrayal, and survival against the backdrop of wartime and post-war Hong Kong. This evocative story has resonated with readers since its publication in 2009, offering a profound exploration of human relationships and the impact of historical events. Author’s Background Janice Y.K. Lee is…
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