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Maud Martha by Gwendolyn Brooks · Booklabria

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Maud Martha

African American women

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First published: 1953
Language: English
Editions: 7

Synopsis

September 2003 marked the 50th anniversary of Maud Martha, the only novel published by esteemed poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Initially entitled "American Family Brown" the work would eventually come to symbolize some of Brooks' most provocative writing. In a novel that captures the essence of Black life, Brooks recognizes the beauty and strength that lies within each of us.

Subjects: African American women
Set in: Middle West

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