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Mentioned in 13 episodes
The Color Purple
Book • 1976
The novel is written in the form of letters, primarily from Celie to God and later to her sister Nettie.
It depicts Celie's journey from a life of oppression and abuse to one of independence and self-realization.
The story explores themes of feminism, gender equality, sexuality, and the struggles faced by African American women in the rural South during the 1930s and 1940s.
Celie's life is influenced by various characters, including her lover Shug Avery, her sister Nettie, and her husband Albert, as she discovers her own strength and finds joy despite the hardships she faces.
It depicts Celie's journey from a life of oppression and abuse to one of independence and self-realization.
The story explores themes of feminism, gender equality, sexuality, and the struggles faced by African American women in the rural South during the 1930s and 1940s.
Celie's life is influenced by various characters, including her lover Shug Avery, her sister Nettie, and her husband Albert, as she discovers her own strength and finds joy despite the hardships she faces.
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