Erasure
"Percival Everett's Erasure" is a gripping novel that delves into the world of race and publishing. This critically acclaimed book serves as the basis for the Oscar-nominated film "American Fiction," directed by Cord Jefferson and featuring Jeffrey Wright and Tracee Ellis Ross.
The story revolves around Thelonious "Monk" Ellison, a struggling writer dealing with personal tragedies and professional frustrations. His scorn for the success of a superficial novel about ghetto life leads him to pen a satirical indictment under a pseudonym, which unexpectedly becomes a sensation.
Everett's narrative is a powerful exploration of identity and authenticity in the literary world. Its audacious and hysterically funny plot, combined with the quiet devastation of Monk's personal life, makes "Erasure" a compelling read.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
ISBN : 9780571370894 | |
BY (AUTHOR) : Percival Everett | |
PUBLISHER : Faber & Faber | PUBLICATION DATE : 05 August 2021 |
COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United States | IMPRINT : Faber & Faber |
LANGUAGE : English | AGE : General |
DIMENSIONS : 129 x 198 x 23 mm
WEIGHT : 246 g
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