This ironically titled tale by an influential figure in African-American literature explores the tragic effects of color prejudice and self-hatred. Jessie Redmon Fauset's 1933 novel paints a haunting portrait of internalized racism with its depiction of a domineering mother whose determination for her children to pass as white leads to devastating results for the entire family. African-American editor, poet, essayist, and novelist Jessie Redmon Fauset (1882-1961) was a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance. An editor of the NAACP magazine The Crisis, she was also an editor and co-author of the African-American children's magazine, The Brownies' Book. Her fourth and final novel, Comedy: American Style, features vivid characterizations and enduring themes that continue to resonate with modern readers.
- | Author: Jessie Redmon Fauset
- | Publisher: Lushena Books
- | Publication Date: Apr 11, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 282 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1639237259
- | ISBN-13: 9781639237258
