Jonah's gourd vine
Hurston, Zora Neale2019
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Born on the wrong side of the creek, John Buddy Pearson, the son of a slave, has come a long way since his shoeless days. With some schooling, a job and marriage to clever Lucy Potts, his fortunes are looking up. But, unable to resist the lure of women or a fight, he's forced to flee town or face life on the chain gang. John finds himself in Sanford, Florida, and sends for Lucy and the children. There, he discovers a talent for preaching, and, with the support of his wife, becomes pastor of Zion Hope Church, rousing his congregation with his fervent sermons. He is now a pillar of the community, respected and popular. Before long, though, he is praying for his own sins - for his powers of persuasion aren't limited to the pulpit - and the town won't stand for his philandering ways.
Main title:
Jonah's gourd vine / Zora Neale Hurston.
Author:
Edition:
New edition / introduction by Jesmyn Ward.
Imprint:
London : Virago, 2019.London : Virago, 2019.
Collation:
336 pages ; 20 cm.
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ISBN:
9780349012223 (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
2188088