Description
In Charleston, South Carolina, three sisters—Sassafrass, Cypress, and Indigo—each carry a different kind of artistry in their bodies and voices. As Sassafrass, the oldest, weaves poetry and tradition into her life, Cypress breaks outward through dance, seeking new ways to move and be seen, while Indigo—still rooted in the “too much of the south” of her childhood—learns to name the world’s quiet magic through her gift for seeing what’s obvious. Their mother’s presence binds them even as their paths diverge, turning family history into a living canvas of creativity, resilience, and self-definition. Written with Ntozake Shange’s lyrical, emotionally precise style, this novel explores womanhood, art as survival, and the transformative power of imagination—told through a rich, wondrous tapestry of passionately lived lives.
Available Editions
paperback
Macmillan + ORM
Published Sep 28, 2010
167 pages
ISBN: 9781429956666
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Details
First Published
1982
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo by Ntozake Shange.