Jubilee (-50th Anniversary)

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Focusing on the life of Vyry, the daughter of a white plantation owner and his black mistress, this classic novel explores themes of freedom and resilience against oppression. Set against the backdrop of the antebellum South, it captures the stark contrasts of opulence and brutality, as well as the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Margaret Walker intertwines her family's oral history with extensive research, illuminating the daily lives and struggles of slaves, making it a powerful reflection of American history.