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The Color Purple: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Color Purple by Alice Walker — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The Color Purple is a 1982 epistolary novel by American author Alice Walker which won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction.

Quick facts about The Color Purple

  • Title: The Color Purple
  • Author: Alice Walker
  • First published: 1976
  • Genre: fiction & literature, blacks, social life and customs
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL273644W

Where to read The Color Purple

The Color Purple by Alice Walker is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Color Purple about?

The Color Purple is a 1982 epistolary novel by American author Alice Walker which won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction..

Who wrote The Color Purple?

The Color Purple was written by Alice Walker.

When was The Color Purple published?

The Color Purple was first published in 1976.

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