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The Lynchers is a novel by John Edgar Wideman published in 1973. It is noted as his first work to specifically address interracial issues. The novel is part of Wideman's broader body of work, which often explores the experiences of African American men in contemporary urban America, frequently blending elements of autobiography and nonfiction into his fiction. Wideman's writing is characterized by its lyrical and intricate style.1

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