[African American Literature] Walker, Alice.

The Color Purple.

New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1983. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine square copy in a Fine unclipped first state dust jacket. The Color Purple tells the story of two sisters—one a missionary to Africa and the other a child wife living in the South—who remain loyal to one another across time, distance, and silence. Beautifully imagined and deeply compassionate, this classic of American literature is rich with passion, pain, inspiration, and an indomitable love of life. The Color Purple won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction. Item #29136

Price: $900.00