With a new introduction by JESMYN WARD
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.
Originally published in 1934, this is Zora Neale Hurston's first novel.
| ISBN: | 9780349012223 |
| Publication date: | 13th February 2020 |
| Author: | Zora Neale Hurston |
| Publisher: | Virago Press Ltd an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 336 pages |
| Series: | Virago Modern Classics |
| Primary Genre | Modern and Contemporary Fiction |
With a new introduction by JESMYN WARD 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.
Jonah's Gourd Vine features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, General Fiction, Fiction
Paperback. £9.89, down from the £10.99 cover price. In Stock.
Jonah's Gourd Vine was written by Zora Neale Hurston and published by Virago Press Ltd an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group
Jonah's Gourd Vine has 336 pages
Yes it is part of Virago Modern Classics series
£9.89, reduced from £10.99. In Stock.
