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The Blacker the Berry. E-book. Formato EPUB Wallace Thurman - Passerino, 2025 -
The Blacker the Berryby Wallace Henry ThurmanFirst published in 1929, The Blacker the Berry is a bold, uncompromising exploration of race, identity, and colorism in early twentieth-century America. Through the eyes of Emma Lou Morgan — a young, dark-skinned woman determined to find acceptance in a world obsessed with shades of color — Wallace Thurman exposes the painful hierarchies within both white and Black communities. From the streets of Harlem to the universities of the West Coast, Emma Lou’s journey is one of self-discovery, loneliness, and ultimately, self-respect. With its sharp social critique and psychological depth, The Blacker the Berry remains one of the most powerful and enduring novels of the Harlem Renaissance — a fearless portrait of prejudice and the quest for dignity in a divided society.Wallace Henry Thurman (1902–1934) was an American novelist, essayist, editor, and playwright, best known as one of the key figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Brilliant, outspoken, and fearless in his critique of racial and social hypocrisy, Thurman explored themes of race, colorism, and identity with rare honesty. His most famous novel, The Blacker the Berry (1929), challenged color prejudice within the Black community and established him as one of the most daring literary voices of his generation.
Negro Life in New York’s Harlem. E-book. Formato EPUB Wallace Thurman - Passerino, 2025 -
First published in 1928, Negro Life in New York’s Harlem is one of the earliest and most insightful portraits of African American life during the Harlem Renaissance. Wallace Thurman, a central figure of that cultural explosion, offers a vivid and unfiltered depiction of Harlem’s people, streets, and spirit at a time when the neighborhood was the epicenter of Black art, music, and thought. With his sharp eye and literary flair, Thurman chronicles the joys, struggles, ambitions, and contradictions of a community striving for identity and dignity in the face of prejudice and inequality. More than a historical document, this work captures the rhythm of a generation that reshaped American culture forever.A powerful social commentary and an essential testament to one of the most dynamic periods in U.S. history.Wallace Thurman (1902–1934) was an American novelist, essayist, and editor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Known for his sharp wit and fearless social commentary, he explored issues of race, sexuality, and identity within the African American community. Thurman co-edited the influential literary magazine Fire!! and authored the acclaimed novel The Blacker the Berry (1929), a groundbreaking exploration of colorism. Despite his short life, his work remains a vital voice of the Harlem Renaissance, celebrating Black creativity while challenging prejudice and hypocrisy.
I figli della primavera. E-book. Formato EPUB Wallace Thurman - Lindau, 2020 -
I figli della primavera racconta la vita dei giovani artisti e scrittori di Niggeratti Manor, la casa al 267 di West 136th Street a New York che negli anni ’20 divenne uno dei principali luoghi d’incontro della controcultura afroamericana. Sullo sfondo di Harlem nell’era del proibizionismo e degli speakeasy, seguiamo le peripezie di Raymond, scrittore alle prese con un difficile parto letterario, di Paul, artista edonista e scapestrato, di Euphoria, donna d’affari con un passato da attivista, di Eustace, che vorrebbe sfondare nella musica classica ma che è costretto a esibirsi in concerti di spiritual. In un romanzo dal ritmo incalzante che è al contempo un autoritratto disincantato e ironico, Wallace Thurman mette in scena i sogni e le frustrazioni, le debolezze e le passioni, le ansie e le contraddizioni della sua generazione, mentre riflette sul rapporto tra gruppo e individuo, tra riscatto collettivo e realizzazione personale, tra identità e libertà.