Brown Girl, Brownstones
Brown Girl, Brownstones, first novel by Paule Marshall, originally published in 1959. Somewhat autobiographical, this groundbreaking work describes the coming of age of Selina Boyce, a Caribbean American girl in New York City in the mid-20th century. Although the book did not gain widespread recognition until it was reprinted in 1981, it was initially noted for its expressive dialogue.
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Brown Girl, Brownstones
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16 March 2011
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November 14, 2026