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Black No More (Penguin Classics),Used
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For fans of the Oscarwinning film American Fiction: the landmark comic satire that asks, What would happen if all black people in America turned white?featuring an introduction by Danzy Senna, the bestselling author of Caucasia and Colored TelevisionA Penguin ClassicIts New Years Day 1933 in New York City, and Max Disher, a young black man, has just found out that a certain Dr. Junius Crookman has discovered a mysterious process that allows people to bleach their skin whitea new way to solve the American race problem. Max leaps at the opportunity, and after a brief stay at the Crookman Sanitarium, he becomes Matthew Fisher, a white man who is able to attain everything he has ever wanted: money, power, good liquor, and the white woman who rejected him when he was black.Lampooning myths of white supremacy and racial purity and caricaturing prominent African American leaders like W. E. B. Du Bois, Madam C. J. Walker, and Marcus Garvey, Black No More is a masterwork of speculative fiction and a hilarious satire of Americas obsession with race.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,800 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Black No More? A: The main theme of Black No More revolves around race, identity, and the societal implications of skin color. It explores what would happen if all black individuals in America could turn white, serving as a satire on race relations and white supremacy.
- Q: Who is the author of Black No More? A: Black No More is authored by George S. Schuyler, a prominent African American writer known for his provocative and satirical commentary on race and society.
- Q: What is the publication date of Black No More? A: Black No More was published on January 16, 2018.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: How many pages does Black No More have? A: Black No More contains 208 pages.
- Q: Is Black No More part of a series? A: Yes, Black No More is part of the Penguin Classics series, which features a collection of significant literary works.
- Q: What type of readers would enjoy Black No More? A: Readers interested in speculative fiction, satire, and themes of race and identity will find Black No More particularly engaging.
- Q: Does Black No More include any additional content? A: Yes, the Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction by Danzy Senna, which provides context and insights into the book's themes and relevance.
- Q: What genre does Black No More belong to? A: Black No More is classified as speculative fiction and satire, addressing serious social issues through humor and exaggeration.
- Q: What notable figures are referenced in Black No More? A: The book lampoons notable African American leaders, including W. E. B. Du Bois, Madam C. J. Walker, and Marcus Garvey, critiquing their views on race and identity.