If Beale Street could talk: a novel
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Published:
New York : Vintage International, 2006.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First Vintage International edition.
Physical Desc:
197 pages ; 21 cm.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307275936, 9780525566120, 9780307275936 (pbk.), 0307275930, 0307275930 (pbk.), 9780525566120 (pbk.)
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Description
This novel is a moving story of love in the face of injustice. Told through the eyes of Tish, a nineteen-year-old girl, in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child, the story mixes the sweet and the sad. Tish and Fonny have pledged to get married, but Fonny is falsely accused of a terrible crime and imprisoned. Their families set out to clear his name, and as they face an uncertain future, the young lovers experience a kaleidoscope of emotions: affection, despair, and hope. In a love story that evokes the blues, where passion and sadness are inevitably intertwined, the author has created two characters so alive and profoundly realized that they are unforgettably ingrained in the American psyche.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Baldwin, J. (2006). If Beale Street could talk: a novel. First Vintage International edition. Vintage International.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Baldwin, James, 1924-1987. 2006. If Beale Street Could Talk: A Novel. Vintage International.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Baldwin, James, 1924-1987, If Beale Street Could Talk: A Novel. Vintage International, 2006.
MLA Citation (style guide)Baldwin, James. If Beale Street Could Talk: A Novel. First Vintage International edition. Vintage International, 2006.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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