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The Fisher King: a Novel 1st Scribner Paperback Fiction Ed edition
Paule Marshall
The Fisher King: a Novel 1st Scribner Paperback Fiction Ed edition
Paule Marshall
In 1949, Sonny-Rett Payne, a jazz pianist, fled New York for Paris to escape both his family's disapproval of his music and the racism that shadowed his career. Now, decades later, his eight-year-old grandson is brought to Payne's old Brooklyn neighborhood to attend a memorial concert in his honor. The child's visit reveals the persistent family and community rivalries that drove his grandfather into exile.
The Fisher King -- a moving story of jazz, love, family conflict, and the artists' struggles in society -- offers hope in the healing and redemptive power of one memorable boy.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | October 4, 2001 |
ISBN13 | 9780684869704 |
Publishers | Scribner |
Pages | 224 |
Dimensions | 134 × 207 × 12 mm · 244 g |
Language | English |
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