Wash A Novel
Wash, a novel by Margaret Wrinkle, published by Grove Press in 2013, explores the complex dynamics of power and identity in early 1800s Tennessee. This edition spans 408 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Richardson, a Revolutionary War veteran, and Wash, a young man born into slavery, as they navigate the challenges of westward expansion, personal ambition, and the weight of their respective histories.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as struggle, spirituality, and love amidst the backdrop of colonial America. As Wash grapples with his identity and the expectations placed upon him, he encounters Pallas, a healer who helps him redefine his understanding of heritage. The story delves into the intimate power struggles between characters, revealing the emotional and societal complexities of their lives. This historical fiction invites reflection on the intersections of race, class, and personal agency in a turbulent era.
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WINNER OF THE FLAHERTY-DUNNAN FIRST NOVEL PRIZE
FINALIST FOR THE 2014 CHAUTAUQUA PRIZE
One of Time Magazine’s “21 Female Authors You Should Be Reading”
Named a Best Book of 2013 by the Wall Street Journal
A New York Times Editors’ Choice
An O Magazine Top Ten Pick
In early 1800s Tennessee, two men find themselves locked in an intimate power struggle. Richardson, a troubled Revolutionary War veteran, has spent his life fighting not only for his country but also for wealth and status. When the pressures of westward expansion and debt threaten to destroy everything he’s built, he sets Washington, a young man he owns, to work as his breeding sire. Wash, the first member of his family to be born into slavery, struggles to hold onto his only solace: the spirituality inherited from his shamanic mother. As he navigates the treacherous currents of his position, despair and disease lead him to a potent healer named Pallas. Their tender love unfolds against this turbulent backdrop while she inspires him to forge a new understanding of his heritage and his place in it. Once Richardson and Wash find themselves at a crossroads, all three lives are pushed to the brink.
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