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The Known World: A Novel

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In one of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, Edward P. Jones, two-time National Book Award finalist, tells the story of Henry Townsend, a black farmer and former slave who falls under the tutelage of William Robbins, the most powerful man in Manchester County, Virginia. Making certain he never circumvents the law, Townsend runs his affairs with unusual discipline. But when death... More
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PublisherAmistad Press
BindingPaperback (19 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages432
ISBN-10B008SLJW98
Publication Date05/25/2004
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About Edward P. Jones (Author) : Edward P. Jones is credited in . A published credit of Edward P. Jones is Black Boy (P.S.).
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1/20/2015 Wayne Costigan said: A novel that took the author TEN years to complete - and won the Pulitzer Prize. What more can I add, other than it is so well written. Great use of the language. Awesome story plot that annoyed/shocked quite a few. The preternatural elements were both surprising and believable. I loved this book.
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