Description
In the sweltering heat of 1950s South Carolina, Ruth Anne Boatwright navigates a world determined to define her by her illegitimacy. Raised by a fiercely independent mother and surrounded by a matriarchal clan of strong, resilient women, she yearns for a life beyond the confines of poverty and prejudice. As she grows, Ruth Anne grapples with the harsh realities of her family's struggles, the suffocating expectations of her community, and the ever-present threat of violence from those who seek to control her. This powerful novel is a searing exploration of class, gender, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of profound adversity.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 1, 1992
320 pages
ISBN: 9780452287051
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Details
First Published
1992
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison.