WELCOME TO THE BOOK BLANKET! NEW TO PANGOBOOKS? USE MY SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE myantonia21 TO GET $5 OFF YOUR 1ST ORDER (OF $10 OR MORE). MY CODE WORKS WITH ANY SELLER. 😀 Questions? Want more pics? Want to make me a bundle $ offer? Shoot me a message and I'll respond quickly...I promise 😀 Every order includes fun extras etc 😀 ******************************************* Book Overview Peterkin is a southern white woman, but she has the eye and the ear to see beauty and know truth. -- W. E. B. Du Bois [Peterkin] pioneered in demonstrating the literary potential for serious depictions of the African-American experience. -- Charles Joyner ― Coastal Carolina University In "Scarlet Sister Mary," Julia Peterkin delves into the intricate tapestry of the Gullah people's lives in the Low Country of South Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. This compelling novel, which clinched the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1929, follows the life of Mary, an orphan raised by Auntie Maum Hannah and her son Budda Ben on an abandoned plantation. Famously banned for being "obscene" after publication in some libraries across the United States, Mary grapples with a profound conflict within herself, torn between the desire to be a respected member of the church and the allure of a life filled with sin and pleasure. The evocative portrayal of Mary as the "Scarlet Sister" encapsulates the central struggle that unfolds in the narrative. Julia Peterkin, a trailblazer in depicting the African American experience with depth and authenticity, rejects sentimental stereotypes of her time. Instead, she offers a sympathetic and profound understanding of her black characters, endowing them with the full dimensions of human consciousness. Through this novel, Peterkin taps into the richness of rural southern black culture and oral traditions, unveiling the conflicting realities within an African American community and showcasing a grace and courage that resonates with black pride. "Scarlet Sister Mary" stands as a testament to Peterkin's literary prowess, challenging norms and enriching the reader's understanding of the complexities of the human experience within the vibrant backdrop of Gullah culture.