Bookclub-in-a-Box Discusses the Novel The Known World, by Edward P. Jones [Perfect Paperback]

Marilyn Herbert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 2007

The Pulitzer prize-winning author, Edward P. Jones, has publishe a book about a little known nineteenth century fact that black slaves were owned by both white and black slave owners. Henry Townsend is one such slave owner. The novel opens with his death and everyone wonders what will happen next. Will the plantation be sold? Will the slaves be separated and dispersed? Will their situation remain as it is or will it become worse? How did blacks come to own slaves and why do few people know about it? Jones has drawn an extraordinary map of Manchester County showing its many citizens - the white and black slave owners, the law enforcers, the white and black neighbors and friends, the slaves together with their children and a host of others who pass through the county and through the pages of this novel. Bookclub-in-a-Box draws a map of the book's themes and symbols, writing style, historical detail, author information and more.

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About the Author

Marilyn Herbert, the creator of Bookclub-in-a-Box, is a teacher, librarian, speaker and writer. Bookclub-in-a-Box has over thirty published discussion guides for contemporary fiction. They are ideal for book club members, teachers, students and all readers.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 76 pages
• Publisher: Bookclub-In-A-Box; 2007 (9x6x.03 inches) edition (September 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189708238X
• ISBN-13: 978-1897082386
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,630,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)