Vintage (1944) Strange Fruit by Lillian Smith - Novel.
Strange Fruit is a 1944 Novel by the American author Lillian Smith. The book was a bestseller and, due to its controversial theme of interracial romance, was banned in some cities, and the U.S. Postal Service initially refused to mail it until President Franklin D Roosevelt intervened at the request of his wife, Eleanor.
Also - a little controversy revolving around the Billie Holiday song and the book.
Book is in good condition with tight binding.
Price includes shipping.
Vintage (1944) Strange Fruit by Lillian Smith - Novel.
Strange Fruit is a 1944 Novel by the American author Lillian Smith. The book was a bestseller and, due to its controversial theme of interracial romance, was banned in some cities, and the U.S. Postal Service initially refused to mail it until President Franklin D Roosevelt intervened at the request of his wife, Eleanor.
Also - a little controversy revolving around the Billie Holiday song and the book.
Book is in good condition with tight binding.
Price includes shipping.
