The Street (Virago Modern Classics Book 788)

The Street is a powerful and unforgettable novel that explores the devastating impact of racial injustice on a young black mother's life in 1940s New York City.

With a new introduction by Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage, this book is a literary masterpiece that will leave you breathless.

Lutie Johnson, a determined and hardworking woman, faces incredible challenges as she tries to build a new life for herself and her son in a crumbling tenement in Harlem.

Despite the violence, poverty, and racial dissonance around her, Lutie refuses to give up on her dreams of success and happiness.

But as she struggles to make ends meet and raise her son, she finds herself trapped by the societal expectations placed upon her.

Will she be able to overcome the obstacles in her path and create a better life for herself and her family? Read The Street to find out.