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The Known World

Edward P. Jones

From National Book Award-nominated author Edward P. Jones comes a debut novel of stunning emotional depth and unequaled literary power. Winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize Award and recognized as the fourth best book of the 21st century by the New York Times, The Known World continues to show its impo...

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The Ezra Klein Show

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The Ezra Klein Show

The guest praised it as an astonishing novel about AnteBellum Virginia and said he could not recommend it enough.

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My first would be a novel called The Known World by Edward P. Jones about Ante Billum, Virginia, one of the most astonishing novels I've ever read. One of my favorite American novels. I cannot recomme...

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The guest praised it as an astonishing novel about AnteBellum Virginia and said he could not recommend it enough.

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My first would be a novel called The Known World by Edward P. Jones about Ante Billum, Virginia, one of the most astonishing novels I've ever read. One of my favorite American novels. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Morning Brew Daily

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Morning Brew Daily

The book was highlighted as a powerful work that left a lasting impression on Neil, who recalled reading it in college and being deeply moved for months. He noted its focus on the complex theme of a Black slave owner, emphasizing its emotional impact. The discussion conveyed strong admiration for its narrative depth.

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It was discussed as a book that moved Neil for a long time after reading it in college, and focuses on the theme of a Black slave owner.

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The known world by Edward P Jones It's about a black slave owner and I remember reading it in college and just being extremely moved for months

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