Prince Edward A Novel
“Prince Edward” by Dennis McFarland is a First Edition novel published by Macmillan in June 2005. This 368-page work is set in Prince Edward County, Virginia, during the summer and fall of 1959, a time marked by significant social upheaval and resistance to desegregation. The story follows Benjamin Rome, a ten-year-old boy who must navigate the complexities of adolescence amid the intense political climate and shifting loyalties of his community.
Readers will find a rich exploration of historical and personal themes as Benjamin grapples with his identity and the societal challenges surrounding him. The narrative intertwines elements of fiction with historical context, providing insight into the experiences of African American families during this tumultuous period. McFarland’s storytelling combines emotional depth with a graceful narrative style, offering a poignant reflection on the impact of history on individual lives.
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Prince Edward is the profound story of Benjamin Rome, a ten-year-old boy living through the summer and fall of 1959 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. The stage for the massive resistance of local whites against nationwide desegregation, the county is a frightening and passionate place of shifting loyalties and ardent belief. It is here that Ben must learn to navigate not only his adolescence, but the politics of the time through his powerful family. A brilliant melding of historical record and personal experience, Dennis McFarland’s fifth novel is an affirmation of his devastating emotional insight and graceful narrative gifts.
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