Mamba's Daughters
A Novel of Charleston
Published on 3. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-5154-6757-1 (ISBN)
Description
Mamba's Daughters: a Novel of Charleston by DuBose Heyward, acclaimed author of Porgy and co-creator of Porgy and Bess, is a timeless classic of Southern literature, weaving a rich story of Charleston, South Carolina, its African American heritage, and the enduring strength of family and tradition. First This novel captures the rhythms of Gullah culture, the struggles of race and class in the American South, and the beauty and heartbreak of a city shaped by history. Heyward, best known for bringing Charleston's Black voices and experiences into American literary consciousness, delivers here a Southern family saga filled with unforgettable characters and emotional depth. Readers are transported to the streets and homes of Charleston's African American community, where the power of love, resilience, and generational ties transcend hardship. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, Southern Gothic literature, African American classics, and collectors of 20th-century American novels, Mamba's Daughters belongs on the shelf next to works by Zora Neale Hurston, William Faulkner, and Toni Morrison.
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Language
English
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
321 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5154-6757-1 (9781515467571)
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DuBose Heyward (1885-1940) was an influential voice in Southern literature and is best known as the author of Porgy, the groundbreaking Charleston novel that became the basis for George and Ira Gershwin's legendary opera Porgy and Bess. Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Heyward drew deeply on the history, traditions, and voices of the city's African American and Gullah communities, bringing their stories to the forefront of 20th-century American literature.Heyward's novels, including Mamba's Daughters, are praised for their lyrical prose, cultural authenticity, and exploration of race, class, and Southern identity. His works helped shape the perception of Charleston in American arts and remain essential for readers interested in Southern Gothic fiction, African American heritage, historical novels of the South, and the enduring legacy of Porgy and Bess.As both a novelist and poet, Heyward left behind a body of work that continues to be studied, collected, and celebrated as part of the rich tradition of classic Southern literature.