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Unraveling complexities of antebellum American slavery.

"The Known World" offers a profound exploration of the moral contradictions in antebellum Virginia. It's not just about the atrocity of slavery but the nuanced relationships and the unexpected roles individuals play within the system. The storytelling is intricate, and the characters' lives interweave in ways that are both tragic and enlightening. If you're into historical fiction that challenges your perceptions and presents a multifaceted tableau of an era, this book is definitely worth your attention.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2004)
  • Anisfield-Wolf Book Award (2004)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction (2003)
  • Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Nominee for Debut Fiction (2004)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2003)
  • Dublin Literary Award (2005)
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ISBN: 9780060557553
Authors: Edward P. Jones
Publisher: Amistad
Date of Publication: 2004-05-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Race, Literature
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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.
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Unraveling complexities of antebellum American slavery.

"The Known World" offers a profound exploration of the moral contradictions in antebellum Virginia. It's not just about the atrocity of slavery but the nuanced relationships and the unexpected roles individuals play within the system. The storytelling is intricate, and the characters' lives interweave in ways that are both tragic and enlightening. If you're into historical fiction that challenges your perceptions and presents a multifaceted tableau of an era, this book is definitely worth your attention.

  • Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2004)
  • Anisfield-Wolf Book Award (2004)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction (2003)
  • Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Nominee for Debut Fiction (2004)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2003)
  • Dublin Literary Award (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.