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- Author: Alice Walker
- Genre: Fiction
- Publication Date: 1982
- Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
- Pages: 304
- ISBN 0151191530
- Awards/Distinctions: 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, National Book Award
- Adaptations: 1985 Film, 2005 Play
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The Color Purple is a 1982 American novel written by Alice Walker. The book describes the struggles a young African-American girl had to face while growing up in rural Georgia during the 1930s.
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Plot Synopsis
An epistolary novel, The Color Purple is told through various letters and diary entries written by 14-year-old Celie, the story's protagonist. A victim of abuse from both her stepfather and husband, Celie writes of regaining her sense of self-worth, and later the discovery of her sexuality.With a newfound feeling of empowerment, she eventually stands up to her husband, only known as "Mr. ___" in her writing, and leaves him, regaining independence by starting a successful business tailoring pants. She also reunites with her sister, Nettie, who Mr. ____ kept her apart from by hiding Nettie's letters.
Critical Reception
Though criticized for its occasional sexual content, The Color Purple was widely praised upon its release.In 1983, the novel received both the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction.
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The Color Purple on Amazon
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Celie is a poor black woman whose letters tell the story of 20 years of her life, beginning at age 14 when she is being abused and raped by her father and attempting to protec...Amazon
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The Color Purple (Two-Disc Special Edition) - $26.98
The life and trials of a young african american woman Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 02/04/2003 Starring: Rae Dawn Chong Daniel Glover Run time: 154 minutes Rating: P...Amazon
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Steven Spielberg, proving he's one of the few modern filmmakers who has the visual fluency to be capable of making a great silent film, took a melodramatic, D.W. Griffith-inspired ...Amazon
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The Color Purple - $19.98
Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple is a richly-textured, powerful film set in America's rural south. Whoopi Goldberg, winner of the Best Actress...Amazon
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The Color Purple (2005 Original Broadway Cast) - $18.98
On paper, this adaptation of Alice Walker's best-selling novel has all the markings of a hit. It makes Oprah Winfrey's debut as a theater producer, the libretto is by Marsha Norman...Amazon
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The Color Purple Questions
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What colors are appropriate to wear to a funeral besides black? 8 AnswersPersonally I go with blues or browns. Some cultures have color choices associated with morning that most Americans would consider unusual, such as white or brig... read more -
What can I do to keep my purple belt? 6 AnswersThere is something about the color purple. Out of all the colors I have worn here... I'd say that purple was the most fun. As @buddawiggi stated, you can alwa... read more
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The Color Purple Quotations
- Please see Mahalo's Guide to The Color Purple Quotes
- SparkNotes: The Color Purple Important Quotes Explained
- BookRags: The Color Purple Quotes
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@b0mb_chelle saying the color purple was my favorite movie lololololl
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LOL I'm following @farroar's background style. :D I LOVE the color purple + white.. It's likee too beautiful for me. I LIKE THAT! :D <3
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my fav. line frm "color purple" (see daddy sinners have soul too).singing* speak lord speak to me..the lord is tryin tell u sumthin!
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The color purple. From little black grapes hahahaha! Best time ever.
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