Epic Novels Of The 21st Century

# Edward P Jones, The Known World (2003)

The Pulitzer Prize winner Edward P. Jones reveals to the world the fact of the world and still the lesser talked-about, slavery.  In his book ‘The Known World’ he hits hard on the world where slavery is persistent and people give an ignorant look towards the issue.

‘The Known World’ tells the story of Henry Townsend, a black farmer and former slave who falls under the rule of William Robbins, the most powerful man in Manchester County, Virginia. He in turn makes sure that everything is followed with a strict regime, routine and rules.

The unexpected turn of events take place when he lies dying and his wife can no longer handle the chaos. The book is symbol of living and complexities of live stating that change is the universal truth.

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