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New York: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich [1982], 1982. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo. [10], 3-245, [1] pp. Quarter purple cloth over cream paper-covered boards with silver lettering on the spine. Price of $11.95 on the front flap of the dust jacket. First printing of the first edition in the correct dust jacket. Ahearn APG 012b. Walker's third novel, a powerful portrayal of sisterhood and of resilience in the face of cruelty. Alice Walker's masterpiece explores the Black and queer experiences in the South during the twentieth century. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, basis for the acclaimed 1985 film directed by Steven Spielberg. A lovely copy of this high spot of modern literature. A touch of fading and wear to the boards' edges; jacket with a hint of edge wear.

The Color Purple is a powerful novel about the struggle of African American women in the early 20th century. It follows the life of Celie, a young black girl born into poverty and segregation, who is sexually abused by her father and later winds up in an abusive marriage. Despite her struggles, Celie finds her voice and personal growth through letters and the support of other women.

Purple cloth with the spine lettered in silver.