Author

Publication

2000-12-01 - University of Massachusetts Press

Language

English

Word Count

84,000 words, Guess

Page Count

336 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number00055211
  • Goodreads6110440
  • LibraryThing1639754

Classifications

  • LCCML420.W48W35 2000

Description

"In this biography, Elijah Wald traces White's journey from a childhood leading blind singers on the streets of Greenville, South Carolina, to the heights of Manhattan cafe society. He explores the complexities of White's music, his struggles with discrimination and stereotypes, his political involvements, and his sometimes raucous personal life."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

It is a long walk from the bright, tree-lined business district of Greenville, South Carolina, to the narrow lanes by the railroad track on the south side, and it feels like a trip to another world and time.

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