Brown Girl, Brownstones
First novel by Paule Marshall, originally published in 1959. Somewhat autobiographical, this groundbreaking work describes the coming of age of Selina Boyce, a Caribbean-American girl in New York City in the mid-20th century. Although the book did not gain widespread recognition until it was reprinted in 1981, it was initially noted for its expressive dialogue.   --The Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.