Corregidora by Gayl Jones
The novel centers on Ursa Corregidora, a young African American blues singer in the 20th century, who grapples with the legacy of trauma passed down from her enslaved ancestors. Haunted by the stories of brutality and sexual exploitation told by her great-grandmother and grandmother, both of whom were victims of a Portuguese slaveholder named Corregidora, Ursa navigates her personal relationships and her identity as a black woman. The narrative delves into themes of memory, history, and the enduring impact of slavery on the present, as Ursa seeks to reconcile her heritage with her own experiences of love, sexuality, and artistic expression.
The 1104th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 184
- Words
- 50,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The ZORA Canon: The 100 greatest books ever written by African American women (Zora)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- The Best Travel Books of All Time, According to Authors (Condé Nast)