SIGNED, 1982, 1st Ed, THE COLOR PURPLE, by ALICE WALKER, PULITZER PRIZE WINNER
$ 633.6
Description
The Color Purple A Novel by Alice Walker New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanich 1982 First Edition, Seventh Printing with code "GHIJ" on the copyright page. Signed by Alice Walker on the half-title page in purple ink. Octavo, 245 pages, publisher's original pictorial dust jacket with the original price of $11.95 unclipped. Publisher's original purple cloth over white boards. The dust jacket is now in a protective mylar sleeve. Very minimal rubbing and wear, slight cigar aroma, else in very good + condition. The Color Purple, written by Alice Walker and published in 1982, is a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of resilience, identity, and the enduring strength of women in the face of systemic oppression. The story is told through a series of poignant letters written by Celie, an African American woman living in the early 20th-century American South, who overcomes abuse, sexism, and racism to find her voice and claim her independence. The novel’s unflinching examination of social injustices and its celebration of love, sisterhood, and spiritual awakening earned widespread critical acclaim. It won both the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award, making Alice Walker the first African American woman to receive the Pulitzer for fiction. The book's impact was further amplified by its 1985 film adaptation, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Danny Glover, which brought the story’s powerful themes to a global audience. The Color Purple remains a timeless work of literature, celebrated for its emotional depth, richly drawn characters, and profound exploration of human dignity and empowerment. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.
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