Scarlet Sister Mary by Julia Peterkin
This novel is a powerful portrayal of the life of an African American woman named Mary, who grows up in a religious community in the South during the early 20th century. Mary, who is initially a devout follower of her faith, is led astray by her desires and ends up bearing many children out of wedlock. Her community ostracizes her for her transgressions and she must find a way to survive and care for her children on her own. The story explores themes of faith, sin, redemption, and resilience in the face of adversity.
The 9323rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1928
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)