The Fisher King

Auteurs

• Paule Marshall

Paramètres

• Pages: 226 pages
• Temps de lecture: 8 heures

• Fiction
• Littérature afro-américaine
• Littérature contemporaine
• Race, Racisme

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Set against the backdrop of post-war Europe, the story follows Sonny-Rett Payne, a black jazz pianist who escapes to Paris in 1949 to pursue his passion amidst familial disapproval and racial challenges. His journey explores themes of artistic struggle, love, and family conflict, culminating in his success and untimely death in a foreign land. The narrative reveals the complexities of a musician's life and the societal obstacles he faces, offering a poignant look at the intersection of art and identity.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2001
• Reliure: (souple)