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South to America

by Imani Perry

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First published: 2022
Pages: 349

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Written by Imani Perry this book is a profound exploration of the American South’s history, rituals, and landscapes. Perry, an African-American woman born in Alabama, revisits the region she considers home, viewing it through a fresh lens. She reflects on the South’s complex history and the unique blend of humiliations and joys that define Southern life. The book posits that the essence of America is deeply intertwined with the South, and understanding its history and culture is crucial to comprehending the nation as a whole.

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Imani Perry

Imani Perry brings history, law, literature, gender studies, and cultural criticism into an interdisciplinary body of scholarship and writing. She holds Harvard professorships in Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality and African and African American Studies, along with a position at the Radcliffe Institute.

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