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The Underground Railroad: A Novel (Random House Large Print)
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#1 New York Times Bestseller Pulitzer Prize Winner National Book Award Winner A Magnificent Tour De Force Chronicling A Young Slave'S Adventures As She Makes A Desperate Bid For Freedom In The Antebellum South. Now An Original Amazon Prime Video Series Directed By Barry Jenkins.Cora Is A Slave On A Cotton Plantation In Georgia. Life Is Hell For All The Slaves, But Especially Bad For Cora; An Outcast Even Among Her Fellow Africans, She Is Coming Into Womanhoodwhere Even Greater Pain Awaits. When Caesar, A Recent Arrival From Virginia, Tells Her About The Underground Railroad, They Decide To Take A Terrifying Risk And Escape. Matters Do Not Go As Plannedcora Kills A Young White Boy Who Tries To Capture Her. Though They Manage To Find A Station And Head North, They Are Being Hunted.In Whiteheads Ingenious Conception, The Underground Railroad Is No Mere Metaphorengineers And Conductors Operate A Secret Network Of Tracks And Tunnels Beneath The Southern Soil. Cora And Caesars First Stop Is South Carolina, In A City That Initially Seems Like A Haven. But The Citys Placid Surface Masks An Insidious Scheme Designed For Its Black Denizens. And Even Worse: Ridgeway, The Relentless Slave Catcher, Is Close On Their Heels. Forced To Flee Again, Cora Embarks On A Harrowing Flight, State By State, Seeking True Freedom.Like The Protagonist Of Gullivers Travels, Cora Encounters Different Worlds At Each Stage Of Her Journeyhers Is An Odyssey Through Time As Well As Space. As Whitehead Brilliantly Recreates The Unique Terrors For Black People In The Precivil War Era, His Narrative Seamlessly Weaves The Saga Of America From The Brutal Importation Of Africans To The Unfulfilled Promises Of The Present Day. The Underground Railroad Is At Once A Kinetic Adventure Tale Of One Womans Ferocious Will To Escape The Horrors Of Bondage And A Shattering, Powerful Meditation On The History We All Share.Look For Colson Whiteheads New Novel, Crook Manifesto, Coming Soon!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Underground Railroad'? A: 'The Underground Railroad' explores themes of slavery, freedom, and the struggle against oppressive systems. It tells the story of Cora's harrowing journey to escape bondage, highlighting the brutal realities of the antebellum South.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Underground Railroad'? A: The author of 'The Underground Railroad' is Colson Whitehead, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist known for his impactful storytelling.
- Q: Is 'The Underground Railroad' suitable for young adults? A: 'The Underground Railroad' contains mature themes and depictions of violence related to slavery, making it more appropriate for older teens and adults.
- Q: How many pages are in the paperback edition of 'The Underground Railroad'? A: The paperback edition of 'The Underground Railroad' has 432 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Underground Railroad' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: What awards has 'The Underground Railroad' won? A: 'The Underground Railroad' has won several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.
- Q: When was 'The Underground Railroad' published? A: 'The Underground Railroad' was published on August 2, 2016.
- Q: Is there a TV adaptation of 'The Underground Railroad'? A: Yes, 'The Underground Railroad' has been adapted into an original Prime Video series directed by Barry Jenkins, which brings the story to a visual medium.
- Q: What genre does 'The Underground Railroad' belong to? A: 'The Underground Railroad' is categorized as historical fiction, blending real historical events with fictional narrative.
- Q: What makes 'The Underground Railroad' a significant read? A: 'The Underground Railroad' is considered an American masterpiece due to its powerful storytelling, historical significance, and exploration of the complexities of freedom and identity.