The Color Purple
Now a major motion picture from Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg
(Author) Alice WalkerSet in the deep American South between the wars, The Color Purple is the tale of Celie, a young black girl born into poverty and segregation. Raped repeatedly by the man she calls 'father', she has two children taken away from her, is separated from her beloved sister Nettie and is trapped into an ugly marriage. But then she meets the glamorous Shug Avery — singer and magic-maker — a woman who has taken charge of her own destiny. Gradually, Celle discovers the power and joy of her own spirit, freeing her from her past and reuniting her with those she loves.
Alice Walker
Alice Walker is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her novel "The Color Purple," which explores themes of race, gender, and abuse in the American South. Her writing style is characterized by vivid imagery, lyrical prose, and a commitment to social justice. Walker's work has made significant contributions to African American and feminist literature.
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