Jeffery Renard Allen
Jeffery Renard Allen is an American author and professor known for his works of fiction and poetry. His novel 'Rails Under My Back' won the Chicago Tribune's Heartland Prize for Fiction, and his collection of poems, 'Harbors and Spirits', features a range of themes from African American and Irish culture to music and family. Allen has received numerous accolades for his writing and is recognized for his distinctive narrative style and exploration of complex cultural identities.
Books
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1. Rails Under My Back
The novel is a sweeping narrative that explores the complexities of African American life and the enduring impact of family legacy through the story of two brothers and their extended families. Moving back and forth in time and place, the book weaves together the brothers' lives, their relationships, and their struggles with identity, migration, and belonging. The narrative delves into the broader African American experience, touching on themes of love, faith, suffering, and redemption, while painting a vivid portrait of twentieth-century America and the historical forces shaping the characters' lives.
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