Notable 20th Century Georgians
Explore the most influential 20th century Georgians through a curated list of notable books. Discover their legacies, achievements, and impact on history and culture.
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Tobacco Road
by Erskine Caldwell
Jeeter Lester, a poor Georgia sharecropper, and his family struggle to get by, but when his son Dude is seduced and married by Jeeter's widowed sister, it starts a tragic chain of events.
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Deliverance
by James Dickey
The canoe trip from hell. Classic take of four men caught in a primitive and violent test of manhood. Their adventure turns into a struggle for survival.
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The Color Purple
by Alice Walker
Set in the period between the world wars, this novel tells of two sisters, their trials, and their survival.