Fiction1983

Praisesong for the Widow

Paule Marshall
Overview
Region

Diaspora

USA/Caribbean

Era

Contemporary

Language

English

Genre

Fiction

About This Work

Avey Johnson, affluent Black widow, rediscovers her cultural roots on Caribbean island cruise.

Literary Significance

Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award; cultural reclamation narrative

Access This Work
Read or download this work from trusted sources
Commercial - check libraries and bookstores