The Known World Paperback - 2004
by Edward P. Jones
In one of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, this two-time National Book Award finalist tells the story of a black farmer and former slave who falls under the tutelage of the most powerful man in Manchester County, Virginia.
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In one of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, Edward P. Jones, two-time National Book Award finalist, tells the story of Henry Townsend, a black farmer and former slave who falls under the tutelage of William Robbins, the most powerful man in Manchester County, Virginia. Making certain he never circumvents the law, Townsend runs his affairs with unusual discipline. But when death takes him unexpectedly, his widow, Caldonia, can't uphold the estate's order and chaos ensues. In a daring and ambitious novel, Jones has woven a footnote of history into an epic that takes an unflinching look at slavery in all of its moral complexities.
This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
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- Title The Known World
- Author Edward P. Jones
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: Repri
- Pages 432
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Amistad Press, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date May 25, 2004
- ISBN 9780060557553 / 0060557559
- Weight 0.73 lbs (0.33 kg)
- Dimensions 8.06 x 5.32 x 1 in (20.47 x 13.51 x 2.54 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Cultural Region: South Atlantic
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Geographic Orientation: Virginia
- Library of Congress subjects Historical fiction, Virginia
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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Citations
- BookPage, 08/01/2004, Page 18
- New York Times, 05/30/2004, Page 16
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