Mumbo jumbo
Reed, Ishmael, 1938-2017
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America, 1920s. A plague is spreading, and it's spreading fast, from New Orleans to Chicago to New York. It's an epidemic of freedom, joy and self-expression, being spread by Black artists, that makes anyone who catches it desperate to dance, sing, laugh and jive. It's the outbreak of Jazz, Ragtime and Blues onto the world scene; the spirit of Blackness overtaking America and the world. And it's threatening to dismantle the whole social order. Working to root out the plague by any means possible - even murder - are the members of The Wallflower Order, an international conspiracy dedicated to puritanism and control. But, deep in the heart of Harlem, private eye and Vodun priest Papa LaBas is determined to defend his flourishing ancient culture against their insidious plans.
Main title:
Mumbo jumbo / Ishmael Reed.
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Imprint:
London : Penguin Classics, 2017.London : Penguin Classics, 2017.
Collation:
224 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9780241305812 (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
1760877