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Brown girl, brownstones

Brown girl, brownstones

Literary FictionContemporary Literature
Pages
238
Published
1959
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1950s Brooklyn, Selina Boyce navigates the complex world of immigrant life. Torn between her mother's fierce desire for upward mobility and her father's longing for their homeland, Selina must forge her own path. She confronts the harsh realities of racism and poverty as she searches for her own identity.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

EmotionalReflectiveComplexThought-Provoking
Coming of Age

Genres

Literary Fiction Contemporary Literature Historical Fiction Sociology

About the author

P
Paule Marshall

Paule Marshall is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature -- Gold. This work showcases her expertise in literature and educational writing.

Characters

Selina BoyceProtagonist
Selina's MotherSupporting
Selina's FatherSupporting
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