White People
White People by Allan Gurganus, published by National Geographic Books on August 8, 2000, is a reprint edition comprising 272 pages. This collection features eleven stories that explore the diverse experiences of Americans, encompassing a range of voices and perspectives, including those of different races, sexual orientations, and ages. The narratives delve into the complexities of family life, highlighting the fears, desires, and triumphs faced by individuals in both humorous and poignant ways.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters, from bewildered war heroes to resourceful former debutantes, and vacationing seniors confronting their own bravery. The stories reflect on the marvelous possibilities of life and the intricate negotiations that define family dynamics. With a focus on literary fiction and family life, this edition of White People showcases Gurganus’s flair and deep humanity, affirming his status as a notable voice in contemporary literature.
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A PEN/Faulkner Award Finalist
A New York Times Notable Book
In eleven glorious stories, Allan Gurganus, author of the highly acclaimed Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All, gives heart-breaking and hilarious voice to the fears, desires, and triumphs of Americans—black and white, gay and straight, old and young, Northern and especially Southern.
Here are war heroes bewildered by the complex negotiations of family life, former debutantes called upon to muster resources they never knew they had, vacationing senior citizens confronted by their own bravery, and married men brought up short by the marvelous possibilities of entirely different lives. Written with flair, wit, and deep humanity, this award-winning volume confirms Allan Gurganus as one of the finest writers of our time.
The title novella of White People won the National Magazine Prize
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