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The Temple of My Familiar

by Alice Walker

1989 · literary fiction · adult

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Set in 1 place · 1 primary
Sense of Place
4/5
Description · Open Library (CC0)

Returning frequently to Suwelo's visits to Mr. Hal and his stories about Fanny, this tale transcends time and examines such contradictions as black vs. white, man vs. woman, sexual freedom vs. sexual slavery, past vs. present, etc.

Set in

  • ★
    San Francisco · United States
    contemporary character storylines
    ★ primary

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