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BY ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WRITERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

With a new introduction by JESMYN WARD

''Fierce, insightful and often devilishly funny'' COLIN GRANT, GUARDIAN

''One of the greatest writers of our time'' TONI MORRISON

''A bold and beautiful book'' CARL SANDBURG

Born on the wrong side of the creek, John Buddy Pearson, the son of a slave, has come a long way since his shoeless days. With some schooling, a job and marriage to clever Lucy Potts, his fortunes are looking up. But, unable to resist the lure of women or a fight, he''s forced to flee town or face life on the chain gang.

John finds himself in Sanford, Florida, and sends for Lucy and the children. There, he discovers a talent for preaching, and, with the support of his wife, becomes pastor of Zion Hope Church, rousing his congregation with his fervent sermons. He is now a pillar of the community, respected and popular. Befor

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Fierce, insightful and often devilishly funny, her satirical writing is particularly biting -- Colin Grant * Guardian *
One of the greatest writers of our time
Zora Neale Hurston was a knockout in her life, a wonderful writer and a fabulous person. Devilishly funny and academically solid: delicious mixture
A bold and beautiful book, many a page priceless and unforgettable

Jonahs Gourd Vine Virago Modern Classics

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      Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
      Published 13 February 2020
      ISBN-13 9780349012223
      978-0349012223
      ISBN-10 349012229
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      Contemporary Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      BY ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WRITERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

      With a new introduction by JESMYN WARD

      ''Fierce, insightful and often devilishly funny'' COLIN GRANT, GUARDIAN

      ''One of the greatest writers of our time'' TONI MORRISON

      ''A bold and beautiful book'' CARL SANDBURG

      Born on the wrong side of the creek, John Buddy Pearson, the son of a slave, has come a long way since his shoeless days. With some schooling, a job and marriage to clever Lucy Potts, his fortunes are looking up. But, unable to resist the lure of women or a fight, he''s forced to flee town or face life on the chain gang.

      John finds himself in Sanford, Florida, and sends for Lucy and the children. There, he discovers a talent for preaching, and, with the support of his wife, becomes pastor of Zion Hope Church, rousing his congregation with his fervent sermons. He is now a pillar of the community, respected and popular. Befor

      Trade Review
      Fierce, insightful and often devilishly funny, her satirical writing is particularly biting -- Colin Grant * Guardian *
      One of the greatest writers of our time
      Zora Neale Hurston was a knockout in her life, a wonderful writer and a fabulous person. Devilishly funny and academically solid: delicious mixture
      A bold and beautiful book, many a page priceless and unforgettable

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