Type: Novel, Domestic Fiction
Author: Alice Walker
Publication Year: 1982
Country: United States
Pages: 291
A cornerstone of Modern American literature, The Color Purple portrays the lives of African American women powerfully. Through a series of letters sent by two sisters Celie and Nettie to each other, the author explores the themes of domestic abuse, sexual violence and love. The Color Purple still remains a pervasive novel and is an intriguing and emotional read.