Author's first novel which brought her notoriety for its candid language and controversial themes of a love affair between a white man a black woman as well as issues of homoeroticism and homophobia. Fueled by attempts to suppress it, and unofficial attempts to have it banned, it quickly became a bestseller. Smith is noted for her political activism decrying sexual and racial segregation and her work with the ACLU. Controversial.
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