The Primitive
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
Please select the version of book you would like to purchase.
ISBN10: 1258106086
ISBN13: 9781258106089
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 12 2011
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781258106089
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 12 2011
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Primitive is a novel written by Chester Bomar Himes that tells the story of a young African-American man named David who is trying to find his place in society. David grew up in poverty and has struggled to make a life for himself, but he is determined to succeed. He moves to New York City to pursue his dreams and becomes involved in the art world.David meets a wealthy white woman named Caroline, who introduces him to the upper echelons of society. He becomes a successful artist and begins to enjoy the lifestyle that comes with it. However, he is constantly reminded of his race and the discrimination he faces. He also struggles with his own identity and tries to reconcile his African-American heritage with his newfound success.As David becomes more successful, he is forced to confront the realities of racism and prejudice in America. He is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee the country. He finds himself in Africa, where he discovers his true identity and the importance of his heritage.The Primitive is a powerful novel that explores themes of race, identity, and the struggle for success in America. Himes������� vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a must-read for anyone interested in African-American literature.A Nerve Twisting Novel Of Passion And Destruction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
1 different editions
Also available
Also in
General Fiction
Elizabeth Spencer: Novels & Stories (Loa #344): The Voice at the Back Door / The Light in the Piazza / Knights and Dragons / Stories
Spencer, Elizabeth
Hardcover
$38.00
Anniversaries, Volume 2: From a Year in the Life of Gesine Cresspahl, April 1968-August 1968
Johnson, Uwe
Paperback
From $14.99
Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams: Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts
Plath, Sylvia
Paperback
$9.50
Selected Writings: Robert Musil: Young Torless, Three Women, the Perfecting of a Love, and Other Writings
Musil, Robert
Agee, Joel
Paperback
$79.43
Before Gatsby: The First Twenty-Six Stories
Fitzgerald, F. Scott
Bruccoli, Matthew J.
Baughman, Judith
Paperback
$50.74
