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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.

by GAINES, Ernest J

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New York:: The Dial Press,, 1971.. First edition; uncorrected galley proofs.. publisher's printed wrappers.. Very slight sunning at top edge; very nice.. Tall 8vo,. Publisher's printed press release laid in.

Synopsis

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is a 1971 novel by Ernest J. Gaines. The book was made into an award-winning television movie in 1973. The film holds importance as one of the first films to deal with African-American characters with depth and sympathy. It preceded the ground-breaking television miniseries Roots by four years. The story depicts the struggles of African Americans as seen through the eyes of the narrator, a woman named Jane Pittman.

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Bookseller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
23180
Title
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.
Author
GAINES, Ernest J
Format/Binding
Publisher's printed wrappers.
Book Condition
Used - Very slight sunning at top edge; very nice.
Edition
First edition; uncorrected galley proofs.
Publisher
The Dial Press,
Place of Publication
New York:
Date Published
1971.
Pages
171 pp.
Size
Tall 8vo,

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Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books

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