The Underground Railroad (Pulitzer Prize Winner) (National Book Award Winner) (Oprah’s Book Club): A Novel [Hardcover] Whitehead, Colson

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Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book. If you are buying a box set item, the box may not be included.

This well-read copy of Colson Whitehead’s acclaimed novel “The Underground Railroad” offers a unique opportunity to delve into a powerful work of historical fiction that reimagines the harrowing journey of enslaved people seeking freedom. Whitehead’s masterful blend of harsh realism and imaginative allegory breathes new life into the brutal history of slavery and the Underground Railroad, transforming it into a literal subterranean railway system. Through the eyes of Cora and her fellow runaways, readers are transported to a visceral and thought-provoking exploration of America’s dark past, confronting the enduring legacy of racism and oppression. This novel’s profound impact was recognized with both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, cementing Whitehead’s place as a literary titan of our time. For collectors and readers alike, this copy bears the marks of its journey, inviting contemplation and discussion on the transformative power of literature to shed light on the darkest chapters of our shared history.