If Beale Street could talk : a novel
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Published
New York : Vintage International, [1974]., New York : Vintage International, [1974].
Edition
First Vintage International edition.
Physical Desc
197 pages ; 21 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores County School-Public Library - DOLORHIGH - FICTION | FIC BAL | On Shelf | |
| West Routt Library District - FICTION | F BAL | 00019496 | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Vintage International, [1974]., New York : Vintage International, [1974].
Format
Book
Edition
First Vintage International edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Copyright renewed 2002.
General Note
Copyright renewed 2002.
Description
This novel is a moving story of love in the face of injustice. Told through the eyes of Tish, a nineteen-year-old girl, in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child, the story mixes the sweet and the sad. Tish and Fonny have pledged to get married, but Fonny is falsely accused of a terrible crime and imprisoned. Their families set out to clear his name, and as they face an uncertain future, the young lovers experience a kaleidoscope of emotions: affection, despair, and hope. In a love story that evokes the blues, where passion and sadness are inevitably intertwined, the author has created two characters so alive and profoundly realized that they are unforgettably ingrained in the American psyche.
Description
This novel is a moving story of love in the face of injustice. Told through the eyes of Tish, a nineteen-year-old girl, in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child, the story mixes the sweet and the sad. Tish and Fonny have pledged to get married, but Fonny is falsely accused of a terrible crime and imprisoned. Their families set out to clear his name, and as they face an uncertain future, the young lovers experience a kaleidoscope of emotions: affection, despair, and hope. In a love story that evokes the blues, where passion and sadness are inevitably intertwined, the author has created two characters so alive and profoundly realized that they are unforgettably ingrained in the American psyche.
Target Audience
Adult
Target Audience
Adult
Awards
Recommended Read, Essence Book Club.
Awards
Recommended Read, Essence Book Club.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Baldwin, J. (1974). If Beale Street could talk: a novel (First Vintage International edition.). Vintage International.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Baldwin, James, 1924-1987. 1974. If Beale Street Could Talk: A Novel. Vintage International.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Baldwin, James, 1924-1987. If Beale Street Could Talk: A Novel Vintage International, 1974.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Baldwin, James. If Beale Street Could Talk: A Novel First Vintage International edition., Vintage International, 1974.
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