The Bull-Jean Stories
Sharon Bridgforth
A collection of short stories about the life and loves of a Black bulldagger set in the 1920s. ‘the bull-jean stories are a passionate tribute to a fierce woman-loving woman. Sharon Bridgforth vividly captures the poetic language of everyday Southern speech. Heartbreakingly sad and laugh-out-loud funny, these unforgettable stories put a spell on me.’ — Shay Youngblood.
Using traditional storytelling and nontraditional verse to chronicle the course of love returning in the lifetimes of one woman-loving-woman named bull-dog-jean, the bull-jean stories give cultural documentation and social commentary on African-American herstory and survival. Set in the rural South of the 1920s, the bull-jean stories herald the spirit of African-American people.
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Details
ISBN | 965665917 |
Genre | Black Interest; Fiction; Short Story Collection (Single Author) |
Publication Date | Aug-98 |
Publisher | Redbone Pr |
Format | Trade Paperback |
No. of Pages | 90 |
Notes | Lambda Literary Award Finalist |
Language | English |
Rating | Good |
BookID | 1571 |