The protagonist of James Cherry's Edge of the Wind is rooted in history, in a lineage of African-American men, real and those that take life in literature, for generations; and yet remains a voice for today and even tomorrow. An iconic individual as much influenced by Wright and Ellison and Wideman as The Staples Singers and James Brown, Alex van der Pool is a remarkable creation. In this novel, James Cherry writes with an assured voice and a deep compassion, a blazing intellect and a heart fueled by hope. This novel is a joy to read.
The protagonist of James Cherry's Edge of the Wind is rooted in history, in a lineage of African-American men, real and those that take life in literature, for generations; and yet remains a voice for today and even tomorrow. An iconic individual as much influenced by Wright and Ellison and Wideman as The Staples Singers and James Brown, Alex van der Pool is a remarkable creation. In this novel, James Cherry writes with an assured voice and a deep compassion, a blazing intellect and a heart fueled by hope. This novel is a joy to read.
Edge of the Wind: 2nd Edition
150
Edge of the Wind: 2nd Edition
150Paperback(Reissue, Special edition)
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781622889587 |
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| Publisher: | Stephen F. Austin University Press |
| Publication date: | 12/20/2022 |
| Edition description: | Reissue, Special edition |
| Pages: | 150 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.35(d) |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |