4572735Kingsblood Royalhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/kingsblood-royal-8596547730941/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/4099950/image.jpg?v=6384482868477000004545MXNDigiCatInStock/Ebooks/Sinclair Lewiss "Kingsblood Royal" is a powerful exploration of race and identity set in the early 20th century American Midwest. The novel follows the life of Neil Kingsblood, a white man who discovers that he has African ancestry. This revelation compels him to confront the entrenched racism of his community and his own prejudices, ultimately leading to a profound personal transformation. Lewis employs a satirical yet poignant literary style, deftly blending realism with biting social commentary that interrogates the constructs of race and privilege in American society. The narrative reflects the cultural tensions of its time, encapsulating the struggle between individual identity and societal expectations in an era grappling with the implications of race relations. Sinclair Lewis, an award-winning novelist and the first American to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, often drew from his own experiences growing up in a small town. His prior works, such as "Main Street" and "Babbitt," set the stage for the themes of conformity and social critique that permeate "Kingsblood Royal." Lewiss insightful observations of American life and culture, coupled with his passion for social justice, illuminate the urgent issues presented in the novel. "Kingsblood Royal" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of race, identity, and societal norms. Lewiss incisive prose and rich character development invite readers to question their own beliefs while providing a mirror to the complex realities of race in America. This novel remains a vital contribution to the ongoing discourse surrounding race relations and its relevance continues to resonate today....4540773Kingsblood Royal4545https://www.gandhi.com.mx/kingsblood-royal-8596547730941/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/4099950/image.jpg?v=638448286847700000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20238596547730941_W3siaWQiOiJiNWNiODAwZS1iYjE2LTQ1MTMtOGNkYy1lMjliMjg3YjI5MWUiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjQ1LCJkaXNjb3VudCI6MCwic2VsbGluZ1ByaWNlIjo0NSwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6Ildob2xlc2FsZSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjUtMDEtMjdUMTc6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d8596547730941_Neil Kingsblood is a white middle-class man who discovers, while researching his family background, that he is directly descended from an African adventurer on the American frontier. Through various machinations, Kingsblood loses his banking job and takes a lesser one. He begins to be treated differently by former acquaintances, despite the lack of visible black African ancestry. He is forced to choose between continuing what he has come to see as a hollow existence in the white community and taking on the oppressed minority status of the black community. After Kingsblood tells several white friends about his newfound ancestry, the news quickly spreads, and he finds that acquaintances change their behavior toward him. He engages in a quixotic struggle against the racism newly apparent but widespread in his community....(*_*)8596547730941_Sinclair Lewiss Kingsblood Royal is a poignant exploration of race relations in America during the 1940s. The novel follows protagonist Neil Kingsblood, a white man who discovers through a genealogy test that he has African American heritage. Through Neils journey of self-discovery and the reactions of those around him, Lewis delves into the complexities of racism, identity, and societal prejudice. Written in a straightforward and engaging prose style, Lewis confronts uncomfortable truths about discrimination and privilege in a way that is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. The novel is a seminal work in American literature, shedding light on the pervasive racism that continues to impact society today. Sinclair Lewis, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his social commentary, drew inspiration from the racial tensions of his time to create this powerful and enlightening narrative. Lewiss own experiences and observations of discrimination likely played a role in shaping the themes and characters of Kingsblood Royal. I highly recommend Kingsblood Royal to readers interested in thought-provoking literature that challenges societal norms and speaks to the complexities of race relations....(*_*)8596547730941_Sinclair Lewiss "Kingsblood Royal" is a powerful exploration of race and identity set in the early 20th century American Midwest. The novel follows the life of Neil Kingsblood, a white man who discovers that he has African ancestry. This revelation compels him to confront the entrenched racism of his community and his own prejudices, ultimately leading to a profound personal transformation. Lewis employs a satirical yet poignant literary style, deftly blending realism with biting social commentary that interrogates the constructs of race and privilege in American society. The narrative reflects the cultural tensions of its time, encapsulating the struggle between individual identity and societal expectations in an era grappling with the implications of race relations. Sinclair Lewis, an award-winning novelist and the first American to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, often drew from his own experiences growing up in a small town. His prior works, such as "Main Street" and "Babbitt," set the stage for the themes of conformity and social critique that permeate "Kingsblood Royal." Lewiss insightful observations of American life and culture, coupled with his passion for social justice, illuminate the urgent issues presented in the novel. "Kingsblood Royal" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of race, identity, and societal norms. Lewiss incisive prose and rich character development invite readers to question their own beliefs while providing a mirror to the complex realities of race in America. This novel remains a vital contribution to the ongoing discourse surrounding race relations and its relevance continues to resonate today....8596547730941_DigiCatlibro_electonico_8596547730941_8596547730941Sinclair LewisInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/bookwire-epub-14683b2d-6c4c-40cd-b9a5-4a31bd8cd1eb.epub2023-11-23T00:00:00+00:00DigiCat