The Temple of My Familiar
by Alice Walker
1989 · adult
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Set in 1 place · 1 primarySense 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.
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