It is impossible to ignore the contribution African Americans have made to the literary scene. They are the authors behind some of the most amazing titles. Their works cover a range of themes including racism, economic empowerment, relationships, immigration, etc. As Maya Angelou once said that there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story, here are amazing novels by African American authors that everyone should read.
A Brief History of Seven Killings is work attributed to James Marlon. James captured the attention of the world with his vivid characters and meticulously woven tales. He explores the Jamaican society through the lives of its famous sons. The narratives point at an inability to divorce individuals from their society. Further, it is this society that determines and delivers their fate, that is impossible to escape.
The Color Purple is an excellent narrative by Alice Walker. The novel is the recipient of both National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize. It captures the courage and contribution of women to the cultural phenomenon in America and especially Broadway shows. It has been turned to a movie that was nominated for Academy Award.
Terry Macmillan had already established herself as an award winning story teller with mastery of characterization when she wrote Getting to Happy. It was a continuation of Waiting to Exhale which had already received international acclaim. She sticks with her main characters namely Savannah, Bernadine, Gloria and Robin. She portrays them as vivid, smart mouthed and sassy characters. In their daily endeavors they encounter situations that force them to chase personal happiness that must come from within.
Bloodchild and Other Stories is an anthology by the famed Octavia Butler. She is the same author behind Kindred. The author has received both Hugo and Nebula awards in the past making her a recognized story teller of the science fiction class. This is an opportunity to oscillate between the earth and distant stars.
The Fifth Season is an exciting narrative about a world that has gotten used to catastrophe. The opening scene features a sun whose view is blocked by ash from a rift on earth. You will also encounter the struggle of a man who has lost a daughter in the process and whose son has been killed. In the bigger plan, it is the powers that control the earth that are now being used as weapons. This story is a recipient of Hugo Award.
Binti is penned by Nnedi Okorafor. It is a story of sacrifice that a person has to make in order to gain knowledge. Being the first recipient of a scholarship to study at Oomza University, she has to sacrifice and be with people who have little regard of her culture. She has to travel through a torturous journey to get the knowledge and bear with the scars of war along the way.
Numerous African American story tellers have graced the literary scene. Many more like Colson whitehead, Jesmyn Ward and Hannaham James continue to make their contributions. As the stories and themes widen, the world continues to enjoy the work of these distinguished story tellers.
A Brief History of Seven Killings is work attributed to James Marlon. James captured the attention of the world with his vivid characters and meticulously woven tales. He explores the Jamaican society through the lives of its famous sons. The narratives point at an inability to divorce individuals from their society. Further, it is this society that determines and delivers their fate, that is impossible to escape.
The Color Purple is an excellent narrative by Alice Walker. The novel is the recipient of both National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize. It captures the courage and contribution of women to the cultural phenomenon in America and especially Broadway shows. It has been turned to a movie that was nominated for Academy Award.
Terry Macmillan had already established herself as an award winning story teller with mastery of characterization when she wrote Getting to Happy. It was a continuation of Waiting to Exhale which had already received international acclaim. She sticks with her main characters namely Savannah, Bernadine, Gloria and Robin. She portrays them as vivid, smart mouthed and sassy characters. In their daily endeavors they encounter situations that force them to chase personal happiness that must come from within.
Bloodchild and Other Stories is an anthology by the famed Octavia Butler. She is the same author behind Kindred. The author has received both Hugo and Nebula awards in the past making her a recognized story teller of the science fiction class. This is an opportunity to oscillate between the earth and distant stars.
The Fifth Season is an exciting narrative about a world that has gotten used to catastrophe. The opening scene features a sun whose view is blocked by ash from a rift on earth. You will also encounter the struggle of a man who has lost a daughter in the process and whose son has been killed. In the bigger plan, it is the powers that control the earth that are now being used as weapons. This story is a recipient of Hugo Award.
Binti is penned by Nnedi Okorafor. It is a story of sacrifice that a person has to make in order to gain knowledge. Being the first recipient of a scholarship to study at Oomza University, she has to sacrifice and be with people who have little regard of her culture. She has to travel through a torturous journey to get the knowledge and bear with the scars of war along the way.
Numerous African American story tellers have graced the literary scene. Many more like Colson whitehead, Jesmyn Ward and Hannaham James continue to make their contributions. As the stories and themes widen, the world continues to enjoy the work of these distinguished story tellers.
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