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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
The Known World
Synopsis
Henry Townsend, a former slave, becomes a plantation owner with his own slaves in antebellum Virginia. After his death, his widow Caldonia struggles to maintain control as slaves escape and families turn against each other. The wider community also faces turmoil, with free black people being sold into slavery and rumors of rebellion spreading. This novel explores the enduring impact of slavery on the lives of black, white, and Indian individuals.
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Characters
Henry TownsendProtagonist
CaldoniaSupporting
William RobbinsSupporting