Description
In the small, impoverished town of Enigma, Georgia, a prodigal son returns, not just as a successful gospel singer, but as a beacon of hope. Idolized by the townsfolk who eagerly await his arrival, he is soon imbued with almost divine status, with whispers of miraculous healing powers spreading like wildfire. This homecoming, however, is fraught with the weight of expectation and the complex dynamics of a community desperate for salvation, forcing the singer to confront the reality behind the myth he has become.
Available Editions
paperback
Gorse
Published Sep 11, 1995
300 pages
ISBN: 9781899006014
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Details
First Published
1968
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Gospel Singer by Harry Crews.
Violence
Sexual Content
Abuse