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"The Known World" by Edward P. Jones follows the life of Henry Townsend, a disciplined black farmer and former slave under the tutelage of a powerful man in Virginia. When Henry unexpectedly dies, chaos erupts as his widow struggles to maintain order on the estate. Through this epic tale, Jones explores the moral complexities of slavery, weaving a historical footnote into a masterpiece that offers a profound look at the impact of slavery. The novel has garnered critical acclaim, winning both the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction.

Pages

432

Publisher

HarperCollins e-books