The Primitive is a novel written by Chester Bomar Himes that tells the story of a young African-American man named David who is trying to find his place in society. David grew up in poverty and has struggled to make a life for himself, but he is determined to succeed. He moves to New York City to pursue his dreams and becomes involved in the art world.David meets a wealthy white woman named Caroline, who introduces him to the upper echelons of society. He becomes a successful artist and begins to enjoy the lifestyle that ...
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The Primitive is a novel written by Chester Bomar Himes that tells the story of a young African-American man named David who is trying to find his place in society. David grew up in poverty and has struggled to make a life for himself, but he is determined to succeed. He moves to New York City to pursue his dreams and becomes involved in the art world.David meets a wealthy white woman named Caroline, who introduces him to the upper echelons of society. He becomes a successful artist and begins to enjoy the lifestyle that comes with it. However, he is constantly reminded of his race and the discrimination he faces. He also struggles with his own identity and tries to reconcile his African-American heritage with his newfound success.As David becomes more successful, he is forced to confront the realities of racism and prejudice in America. He is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee the country. He finds himself in Africa, where he discovers his true identity and the importance of his heritage.The Primitive is a powerful novel that explores themes of race, identity, and the struggle for success in America. Himes vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a must-read for anyone interested in African-American literature.A Nerve Twisting Novel Of Passion And Destruction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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F. First edition/ 1st printing of Signet Books #1264. Stated first printi ng on the copyright page, true first American edition. Fine condition. Mild toning to the page margins. Book appears to be unread. Covers ar e bright and unmarked.
