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If Beale Street Could Talk (Penguin Modern Classics)

SKU: 9780140187977

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Discover James Baldwin’s powerful novel, ‘If Beale Street Could Talk,’ a Penguin Modern Classic that inspired the Oscar-winning film. Set in 1970s Harlem, the story follows Tish, a nineteen-year-old pregnant woman, as she fights for justice for her lover, Fonny, wrongly imprisoned. This achingly beautiful narrative weaves their love story with the unwavering determination of two families battling a prejudiced system. Baldwin’s spare yet impassioned prose explores themes of love, family, and racial injustice with profound intensity. Perfect for readers seeking compelling storytelling and universal resonance, this essential work explores the deep bonds of family and romantic love amidst adversity. Find this timeless classic at The Bookish Owl.

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Description

  • ISBN-10: 0140187979
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140187977
  • Publisher: Penguin UK
  • Publication date: 29 September 1994
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 19.8 x 1.4 x 12.9 cm
  • Print length: 192 pages