Description
In the white New England town of Monmouth, the Black neighborhood known as “The Narrows” becomes the stage for a love story that threatens to upend everything midcentury society insists should remain separate. When Link Williams—educated, charismatic, and drawn to a wider world—crosses paths with a wealthy white woman, their connection sparks a forbidden affair that draws the scrutiny of neighbors, institutions, and the unspoken rules of race. As desire collides with prejudice, the novel explores how community pressure, economic inequality, and social power shape the choices people make when love demands more than secrecy. Ann Petry’s incisive, emotionally charged storytelling brings urgency to themes of identity, belonging, and the cost of challenging a segregated status quo.
Available Editions
paperback
Northwestern University Press
Published Jul 15, 2017
471 pages
ISBN: 9780810135529
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Details
First Published
1953
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Narrows by Ann Petry.