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Bricktop's Paris: African American Women in Paris Between the Two World Wars,Used
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2015 CHOICE Outstanding Academic TitleLonglisted for the 2015 American Library in Paris Book AwardDuring the Jazz Age, France became a place where an African American woman could realize personal freedom and creativity, in narrative or in performance, in clay or on canvas, in life and in love. These women were participants in the life of the American expatriate colony, which included F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, and Cole Porter, and they commingled with bohemian avantgarde writers and artists like Picasso, Breton, Colette, and Matisse. Bricktops Paris introduces the reader to twentyfive of these women and the city they encountered. Following this nonfiction account, T. Denean SharpleyWhiting provides a fictionalized autobiography of Ada Bricktop Smith, which brings the players from the world of nonfiction into a Paris whose elegance masks a thriving underworld.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Bricktop's Paris'? A: The book explores the lives of African American women who traveled to Paris between the two world wars, focusing on their quest for personal freedom and artistic expression.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bricktop's Paris'? A: The author is Tracy Whiting, who provides insight into the experiences of these women in Paris during the Jazz Age.
- Q: Is 'Bricktop's Paris' a fictional or nonfictional work? A: The book includes both nonfiction accounts of twenty-five women and a fictionalized autobiography of Ada 'Bricktop' Smith.
- Q: What awards has 'Bricktop's Paris' received? A: 'Bricktop's Paris' was recognized as a 2015 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title and was longlisted for the 2015 American Library in Paris Book Award.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Bricktop's Paris' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bricktop's Paris' have? A: 'Bricktop's Paris' has a total of 398 pages.
- Q: When was 'Bricktop's Paris' published? A: 'Bricktop's Paris' was published on February 1, 2015.
- Q: What category does 'Bricktop's Paris' fall under? A: 'Bricktop's Paris' is categorized under Black & African American literature.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'Bricktop's Paris'? A: Readers can expect a blend of historical narrative and creative prose that captures the essence of the Jazz Age and the experiences of African American women.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Bricktop's Paris' is suitable for academic study, as it has been recognized as an outstanding academic title and provides valuable insights into a significant cultural period.