 Second edition cover | |
| Author | Edward P. Jones |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Cover design by Laura Blost, Cover photograph copyright Eudora Welty |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical novel |
| Publisher | Amistad Press |
Publication date | September 2003 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 400 |
| ISBN | 0-06-055754-0 |
| OCLC | 51519698 |
| 813/.54 21 | |
| LC Class | PS3560.O4813 K58 2003 |
The Known World is a historical novel by American author Edward P. Jones, published in 2003. Set in antebellum Virginia, the novel explores the complex and morally ambiguous world of slavery, focusing on the unusual phenomenon of black enslavers. The book received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling, richly drawn characters, and profound examination of power, race, and the human condition in the context of American slavery.[1]
- ^ Bassard, K. C. (2008). "Imagining Other Worlds: Race, Gender, and the "Power Line" in Edward P. Jones's 'The Known World'". African American Review. 42 (3/4): 407–419.