Memphis Blues Again Episode 1
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (798 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00G757R58 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 182 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Memphis Blues Again delivers a fresh approach to literary fiction."We're far more inextricably joined to a distant past than we suppose."Memphis Blues Again is Bob R Bogle's masterwork, a great novel of all that America has been and is now, brought to a searing focus through the lens of Southern life. Chronicling a century and a half of invisible linkages and unimagined connections weaving through slavery, war, emancipation, Jim Crow and civil rights and all the way to the present day socioeconomic colossus, this astonishing and spellbinding saga tracks families in and out of slavery, and farm boys in and out of war, as their descendants and spiritual heirs, a small group of former college friends, makes a road trip through the American South.Memphis Blues Again is unlike any family history or epic narrative you've ever encountered before: a new and truly original classic.Add this book to your cart now and come along for the ride.
Adam Mieczyñski said Time-transcending tale of the American South. This is the first work by Mr Bob Bogle that I have bought, and I'm certainly glad I gave it a shot. The first episode of Memphis Blues Again is a historical rollercoaster ride that is more than worth its admission fee. Do not be fooled by the episodic format - measuring roughly 190 pages, this is a full-length product whose sheer scale never fails to astound.Spread over nearly a century, the book revolves around the American South, presenting the life of Civil War participants (both true and fictional. Compelling Civil War Story - Meticulous in Detail S. Garnell If you're a lover of Civil War history and enjoy great writing, then this is a must read. Bogle is meticulous with regard to his research. He understands with deep insight not just the players, but the values and voices behind the names. I am probably lack the expertise of the book's time period to say this is a masterpiece, but I have a feeling others may come to this conclusion.