Written by
Marshall, Paule, American, born 1929
Published by
G. P. Putnam's Sons, American, 1838 - 1996
Date
1983
Medium
cardboard , paper (fiber product) and ink
Dimensions
8 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 1 in. (22.2 x 13.3 x 2.5 cm)
Description
A hard cover case bound (adhesive) 256 page book (a), a novel written by Paule Marshall. The paper wrap around jacket (b) is printed with a thin black double line frame. At the top of the cover is [Paule Marshall] in brown, [Author of BROWN GIRL, BROWNSTONES] in black and [Praisesong / for the / Widow] in large bold purple letters. There is an illustration of a bust of a woman in the lower left. The verso features black, brown and purple text.
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
books
Topic
Families
Literature
Motherhood
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.158.4ab
Restrictions & Rights
©Penguin Books, 1983
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a1098623-9f06-4c41-80f5-c93993dc53c3

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