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In Search of the Color Purple: The Story of Alice Walker’s Masterpiece
Written by Salamishah Tillet
Narrated by Adenrele Ojo
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This exploration of Alice Walker's The Color Purple dives into the cultural and personal influence of the novel as well as the personal meaning to the author.
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Salamishah Tillet
Salamishah Tillet is a renowned scholar, cultural critic, activist, and author. A professor at Rutgers University-Newark, she is a regular contributor to The New York Times. She currently resides in New Jersey.
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