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.
Getting to Happy is a carefully woven story by Terry Macmillan, the famed author of Waiting to Exhale. This is a more engaging and exuberant sequel that will captivate the mind of any reader. The story is a revision of the lives of Robin, Bernadine, Gloria and Savannah. In this setting, these characters are sassy, smart-mouthed and more vivid. They will encounter situations that force them to look deeper into own lives. They are only left with one goal, to chase happiness.
One of the most iconic Afro-American writers is Octavia Butler. She chooses to make her mark using Bloodchild and Other Stories. She is also the hand behind Kindred, an award winning title. As a queen of science fiction, she will take you to different universes in a highly skillful and artistic manner.
The Fifth Season is an imaginative narrative of a rift that causes the view of the sun to be blocked by ash from the earth. The setting captures a hero with a missing daughter after the son is murdered. It is about a festering wound of betrayal. The land where it is set has gotten accustomed to catastrophe leaving no room for mercy. The power holding the earth has been turned into a weapon. The book won international acclaim by receiving the 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.
Getting to Happy is a carefully woven story by Terry Macmillan, the famed author of Waiting to Exhale. This is a more engaging and exuberant sequel that will captivate the mind of any reader. The story is a revision of the lives of Robin, Bernadine, Gloria and Savannah. In this setting, these characters are sassy, smart-mouthed and more vivid. They will encounter situations that force them to look deeper into own lives. They are only left with one goal, to chase happiness.
One of the most iconic Afro-American writers is Octavia Butler. She chooses to make her mark using Bloodchild and Other Stories. She is also the hand behind Kindred, an award winning title. As a queen of science fiction, she will take you to different universes in a highly skillful and artistic manner.
The Fifth Season is an imaginative narrative of a rift that causes the view of the sun to be blocked by ash from the earth. The setting captures a hero with a missing daughter after the son is murdered. It is about a festering wound of betrayal. The land where it is set has gotten accustomed to catastrophe leaving no room for mercy. The power holding the earth has been turned into a weapon. The book won international acclaim by receiving the 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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