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Lost in the city

Pages
288
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

Edward P. Jones's collection, Lost in the City, delves into the lives of African American men and women in Washington D.C., far from its political facade. These stories explore their struggles against constant threats of loss, as they strive to maintain hope and forge community bonds. Characters navigate journeys back to the past and confront the limits of their city to protect family, friends, memories, and their own identities.

About the author

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Edward P. Jones

Edward P. Jones is a fiction writer who documents the lives of Black residents in Washington, D.C. He is the author of the short story collection All Aunt Hagar

Characters

The Girl Who Raised PigeonsProtagonist
career womanProtagonist
All characters in Lost in the city