Description
In this lyrical novel, Mattie Johnson becomes entangled in a love affair with Sam Lucas, a dark, handsome, one-armed confidence man from Texas whose charm is matched only by his restlessness. As Sam drifts from place to place, Mattie is drawn into a world of schemes and shifting loyalties, where desire collides with the longing for stability and meaning. Told with Countee Cullen’s distinctive sensitivity to voice and atmosphere, the story explores themes of temptation, moral ambiguity, and the ways people try to “find” heaven—whether through love, faith, or illusion. With its blend of romance and psychological tension, the book offers a compelling portrait of what it costs to believe in a future that may never stay.
Available Editions
paperback
AMS Press
Published Jan 1, 1975
280 pages
ISBN: 9780404113834
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First Published
1932
Language
eng
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