Wolf Whistle A Novel
Wolf Whistle A Novel by Lewis Nordan, published by Algonquin Books in January 2003, is a reprint edition comprising 290 pages. This work delves into the historical context of one of the most notorious racial killings of the century, specifically the murder of Emmett Till. Through a blend of fiction and mystery, Nordan explores the complexities of the Southern psyche during the mid-1950s, capturing the emerging feelings of guilt and recognition among white Southerners.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and historical reflection, presenting a vivid portrayal of the societal dynamics of the time. The book invites exploration of themes related to race and morality, as it navigates the emotional landscape shaped by this tragic event. With its focus on the impact of the past on contemporary consciousness, Wolf Whistle offers a thought-provoking examination of a pivotal moment in American history.
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ALA Notable Book; 1994 Mississippi Writers Award for Fiction; 1994 Southern Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction. In WOLF WHISTLE, Lewis Nordan unleashes the hellhounds of his prodigious imagination on one of the most notorious racial killings of the century, the Emmett Till murder. Soon we’re on a magical mystery tour of the Southern psyche of the mid-1950s and the dawning of guilt and recognition in a whole generation of white Southerners. “An immense and wall-shattering display of talent. WOLF WHISTLE will help usher Lewis Nordan into the Hall of Fame of American Letters.”–Randall Kenan, The Nation.
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