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The Collected Stories of Chester Himes - (Paperback)

Name: The Collected Stories of Chester Himes - (Paperback)
Brand: Grand Central Publishing
SKU: 77066665
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Highlights

Spanning 40 years and including Himes's first work, written during his imprisonment in the 1940s, this collection uncovers the internal struggles of black individuals caught between resignation and rage, probing the heart of the African-American experience with wit, indignation, and ruthless honesty.
About the Author: Chester Himes was the author of numerous novels, short stories, essays, and two films.
446 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Short Stories (single author)

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About the Book

Spanning 40 years and including Himes's first work, written during his imprisonment in the 1940s, this collection uncovers the internal struggles of black individuals caught between resignation and rage, probing the heart of the African-American experience with wit, indignation, and honesty.

Book Synopsis

About the Author

Chester Himes was the author of numerous novels, short stories, essays, and two films. Himes, who began writing while serving a prison term for jewel theft in the early 1940s, is best known for his angry social criticism in books like If He Hollers Let Him Go and Lonely Crusade and for his memorable Harlem detective novels.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.74 Inches (H) x 5.91 Inches (W) x 1.42 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Sub-Genre: Short Stories (single author)

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Number of Pages: 446

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Format: Paperback

Author: Chester Himes

Language: English

Street Date: March 22, 2000

TCIN: 77066665

UPC: 9781560252689

Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-5928

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.42 inches length x 5.91 inches width x 8.74 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds

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