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Scarlet Sister Mary

By Julia Peterkin

Scarlet Sister Mary Contemporary literature

Scarlet Sister Mary

By Julia Peterkin

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Scarlet Sister Mary by Julia Peterkin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set in the early 20th-century South Carolina Lowcountry. It tells the story of Mary Pinesett, a Gullah woman who, after her husband abandons her, chooses to live freely-embracing motherhood and relationships outside traditional norms. Her defiance leads to her excommunication from the church, earning her the nickname "Scarlet Sister." The novel explores themes of love, spirituality, community, and the challenges of societal judgment, offering a rich and authentic portrayal of African American life and culture during that time.
Product details
Number of Pages:
194
Release Date:
2025-06-17
Publication Date:
2025-06-17
Publisher:
Lushena Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798897184613
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
500 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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