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All Aunt Hagar'S Children
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In Fourteen Sweeping And Sublime Stories, Five Of Which Have Been Published In The New Yorker, The Bestselling And Pulitzer Prizewinning Author Of The Known World Shows That His Grasp Of The Human Condition Is Firmer Than Everreturning To The City That Inspired His First Prizewinning Book, Lost In The City, Jones Has Filled This New Collection With People Who Call Washington, D.C., Home. Yet It Is Not The City'S Power Brokers That Most Concern Him But Rather Its Ordinary Citizens. All Aunt Hagar'S Children Turns An Unflinching Eye To The Men, Women, And Children Caught Between The Old Ways Of The South And The Temptations That Await Them Further North, People Who In Jones'S Masterful Hands, Emerge As Fully Human And Morally Complex, Whether They Are Country Folk Used To Getting Up With The Chickens Or People With Centuries Of Education Behind Them.In The Title Story, In Which Jones Employs The Firstperson Rhythms Of A Classic Detective Story, A Korean War Veteran Investigates The Death Of A Family Friend Whose Sorry Destiny Seems Inextricable From His Mother'S Own Violent Southern Childhood. In In The Blink Of God'S Eye And Tapestry Newly Married Couples Leave Behind The Familiarity Of Rural Life To Pursue Lives Of Urban Promise Only To Be Challenged And Disappointed.With The Legacy Of Slavery Just A Stone'S Throw Away And The Future Uncertain, Jones'S Cornucopia Of Characters Will Haunt Readers For Years To Come.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'All Aunt Hagar's Children'? A: The main theme revolves around the experiences and struggles of ordinary citizens in Washington, D.C., particularly focusing on the tension between traditional Southern values and the challenges of urban life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'All Aunt Hagar's Children'? A: The author is Edward P. Jones, a bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer known for his deep exploration of the human condition.
- Q: How many stories are included in this collection? A: The collection contains fourteen stories, five of which have been published in The New Yorker.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'All Aunt Hagar's Children'? A: The book was published on August 29, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is 'All Aunt Hagar's Children' a standalone book or part of a series? A: It is a standalone collection of short stories, although it shares thematic connections with Jones's earlier work, 'Lost in the City'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is brand new, ensuring that it is in perfect condition for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'All Aunt Hagar's Children' have? A: The book has a total of 399 pages.
- Q: What genre does 'All Aunt Hagar's Children' belong to? A: The book is categorized as essays, but it primarily consists of fictional short stories.
- Q: What can readers expect from the characters in this collection? A: Readers can expect a diverse array of characters that are fully human and morally complex, reflecting the rich tapestry of life in Washington, D.C.