num_pages: 288
description: The unforgettable stories of three women, told with poignancy and compassion by one of the most important writers of our century3 Lives consists of three character studies of women; "The Good Anna"–a kind but domineering German servingwoman; "Melanctha"–an uneducated but sensitive black girl; "The Gentle Lena"–a  young German maid.
language: English
title: 3 Lives
titlecomplete: 3 Lives
genres: Fiction, American, Short Stories, Womens, Literature, Classics, Feminism, Novels, 20th Century, Literary Fiction
ratings_count: 3985
publisher: Vintage