Jonah's Gourd Vine






Born on the wrong side of the creek, John Buddy Pearson, the son of a slave, has come a long way since his shoeless days. With some schooling, a job and marriage to clever Lucy Potts, his fortunes are looking up. But, unable to resist the lure of women or a fight, he's forced to flee town or face life on the chain gang. John finds himself in Sanford, Florida, and sends for Lucy and the children. There, he discovers a talent for preaching, and, with the support of his wife, becomes pastor of Zion Hope Church, rousing his congregation with his fervent sermons. He is now a pillar of the community, respected and popular. Before long, though, he is praying for his own sins - for his powers of persuasion aren't limited to the pulpit - and the town won't stand for his philandering ways. Originally published in 1934, this is Zora Neale Hurston's first novel.
Перейти к описанию и характеристикам| Издательство | Virago |
| Серия | Virago Modern Classics |
| Страниц | 222 |
| Язык | Английский |
| ISBN | 978-0-349-01222-3 |
Born on the wrong side of the creek, John Buddy Pearson, the son of a slave, has come a long way since his shoeless days. With some schooling, a job and marriage to clever Lucy Potts, his fortunes are looking up. But, unable to resist the lure of women or a fight, he's forced to flee town or face life on the chain gang. John finds himself in Sanford, Florida, and sends for Lucy and the children. There, he discovers a talent for preaching, and, with the support of his wife, becomes pastor of Zion Hope Church, rousing his congregation with his fervent sermons. He is now a pillar of the community, respected and popular. Before long, though, he is praying for his own sins - for his powers of persuasion aren't limited to the pulpit - and the town won't stand for his philandering ways. Originally published in 1934, this is Zora Neale Hurston's first novel.
| Издательство | Virago |
| Серия | Virago Modern Classics |
| Страниц | 222 |
| Язык | Английский |
| ISBN | 978-0-349-01222-3 |
| Обложка | обл - мягкий переплет (крепление скрепкой или клеем) |
| Бумага | Офсет |
| Иллюстрации | Без иллюстраций |
| Размеры | 125 × 196 × 15 mm |
| Вес, г | 194 |