Douglass' Women
A Novel
$44.30
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
15 November 2003
Summary
From the critically acclaimed author of Voodoo Dreams, a powerful and provocative fictional account of the private life of an American icon, Frederick Douglass, and the passionate relationships he held with the two women he loved.
Frederick Douglass, the great abolitionist, was one of the most famous men of his century, and he was a man who cherished freedom in life and in love. In this ambitious work of historical fiction, Douglass’ passions come vividly to …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780743410106 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0743410106 |
| Author: | Jewell Parker Rhodes |
| Publisher: | Atria Books |
| Imprint: | Atria Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2003 |
| Weight: | 322g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 135mm x 28mm |
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Critics Review
”[A] courageous and beautiful book.” —The Washington Post”[A] passionate, moving novel that explores the place where American history intersects with the human heart.” —Charles Johnson“Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes takes us someplace we never knew existed. With insight and depth we get into the lives of these three historical people, Douglass, Douglass, and Assing, only to realize that they are as contemporary as we are. Well done!” —Whoopi Goldberg“A remarkable act of fictional biography!” —Diana Gabaldon author of The Fiery Cross
About The Author
Jewell Parker Rhodes
Jewell Parker Rhodes is an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction, including the Marie Laveau mystery series, Magic City, and Douglass’ Women. She is also the author of numerous children’s books, including the New York Times bestseller Ghost Boys and Black Brother, Black Brother. She is the Virginia G. Piper Chair in Creative Writing and artistic director of the Virginia G. Piper Center in Creative Writing at Arizona State University. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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