Books How a Novelist of the American Past Recovered His Faith in Its Future
Colson Whitehead’s Harlem trilogy turns away from the pessimism of his recent novels to offer a more hopeful vision for Black history.
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· July 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Colson Whitehead’s Harlem trilogy turns away from the pessimism of his recent novels to offer a more hopeful vision for Black history.
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