Modern Classics

Modern classics have been defined as books published after the first World War during a time when new ideology about gender, race, and class began emerging. However, generally, a modern classic refers to a book that has timeless elements set in a more modern environment.
 

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1. Homegoing: a novel

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Author:
Gyasi, Yaa
Average Rating:
4.3 stars
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Description:
"Two half sisters, Effia and Esi, unknown to each other, are born into two different tribal villages in 18th century Ghana. Effia will be married off to an English colonial, and will live in comfort in the sprawling, palatial rooms of Cape Coast Castle, raising half-caste children who will be sent abroad to be educated in England before returning to the Gold Coast to serve as administrators of the Empire. Her sister, Esi, will be imprisoned beneath...

2. Prodigal summer: a novel

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Author:
Kingsolver, Barbara
Average Rating:
4.5 stars
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Wildlife biologist Deanna is caught off guard by an intrusive young hunter, while bookish city wife Lusa finds herself facing a difficult identity choice, and elderly neighbors find attraction at the height of a long-standing feud.