Stella is a novel written by Nathaniel Gordon that tells the story of a young girl named Stella who grows up in a small town in the American South during the 1960s. The book explores themes of racial prejudice, family dynamics, and personal growth as Stella navigates her way through the complex social landscape of her community.As a young girl, Stella is raised by her strict and conservative grandmother, who instills in her a sense of pride in her African American heritage. However, as she grows older and begins to attend school, Stella is confronted with the harsh reality of racial segregation and discrimination.Despite the challenges she faces, Stella is determined to succeed and make a better life for herself. She becomes involved in the civil rights movement, joining protests and advocating for change in her community. Along the way, she also grapples with her own identity and relationships, including her complicated feelings for a young white boy named David.Throughout the novel, Gordon paints a vivid portrait of life in the South during a tumultuous period of American history. His writing is both lyrical and powerful, capturing the complexity of human emotions and the struggles of a young girl trying to find her place in the world.Overall, Stella is a moving and thought-provoking novel that explores important themes of race, identity, and social justice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Vendeur : California Books, Miami, FL, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur I-9781163704066
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