Blacker the Berry

Originally published in 1929, "e;The Blacker the Berry"e; is a novel by American novelist Wallace Henry Thurman (1902-1934). An active writer during the Harlem Renaissance, he produced essays, worked as an editor, and was a publisher of numerous newspapers and journals. His best-known work, "e;The Blacker the Berry"e;, represents a detailed exploration of the discrimination within the black community based on skin colour, with a higher value being placed on lighter skin. A moving tale of the hardships faced by African-American post-emancipation not to be missed by those interested in black history and literature. Contents include: "e;If I Had Known by Alice Dunbar-Nelson"e;, "e; Emma Lou"e;, "e;Harlem"e;, "e;Alva"e;, "e;Rent Party"e;, "e;Pyrrhic Victor"e;. Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a brand new edition, complete with the introductory poem "e;If I Had Known"e; by Alice Dunbar-Nelson.