{"product_id":"gentleman-jigger-a-novel-of-the-harlem-renaissance-paperback","title":"Gentleman Jigger: A Novel of the Harlem Renaissance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Bruce Nugent\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArnold Rampersad\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eRobert J. Corber\u003c\/b\u003e (Afterword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep into the Jazz Age with a riveting novel of queer Black life, set amid the artistic rebellion of the Harlem Renaissance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Features the exhilarating atmosphere of Harlem as the arts and intellectual movement catches fire. . . . It's shocking in the manner of pre- Code Hollywood.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"One of the period's few significant lost novels and best satires.\"--Darryl Dickson-Carr, \u003ci\u003eStudies in the Novel\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep into the Jazz Age with a riveting novel of queer Black life, set amid the artistic rebellion of the Harlem Renaissance.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGentleman Jigger\u003c\/i\u003e stands as a landmark novel, celebrated for its candid exploration of Black sexuality set against the dynamic backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance. The story follows Stuartt, a defiantly queer artist, who navigates the complexities of racial and sexual identity in a period of profound cultural upheaval. Originating from a distinguished light-skinned Black family in Washington D.C., Stuartt immerses himself into the burgeoning arts scene of Harlem, where he aligns with the \"Niggeratti,\" a group of young, rebellious artists and writers. This collective boldly challenges their elders' conviction that their creative endeavors should be dedicated solely to the advancement of racial equality. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen their rebellion fizzles and they go their separate ways, Stuartt moves downtown to Greenwich Village where, where he fully indulges in his desires, intertwines with underworld figures, and achieves unexpected fame and fortune. It is also a world that, until his Hollywood debut, assumes that he is white. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart fictionalized autobiography, part social satire, \u003ci\u003eGentleman Jigger\u003c\/i\u003e opens up a whole new dimension not only of the Harlem Renaissance but also of the racial and sexual politics of the Jazz Age. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Bruce Nugent\u003c\/b\u003e (1906-1987) was an influential figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Co-founder of the avant-garde magazine \u003ci\u003eFIRE!!\u003c\/i\u003e, he was a pioneering African American writer, artist, and actor. His work, celebrated for its candid exploration of racial and sexual identity, continues to challenge the conventions of American literature and culture.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert J. Corber (Afterword By) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRobert J. Corber\u003c\/b\u003e is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor in American Institutions and Values at Trinity College. He is the author and editor of several books including, most recently, \u003ci\u003eCold War Femme: Lesbianism, National Identity, and Hollywood Cinema\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Bruce Nugent (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRichard Bruce Nugent\u003c\/b\u003e (1906-1987) was an influential figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Co-founder of the avant-garde magazine \u003ci\u003eFIRE!!\u003c\/i\u003e, he was a pioneering African American writer, artist, and actor. His work, celebrated for its candid exploration of racial and sexual identity, continues to challenge the conventions of American literature and culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775783076128,"sku":"9781531508241","price":24.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3532564ea74bcc9013961ac40017307f.webp?v=1780466859","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/gentleman-jigger-a-novel-of-the-harlem-renaissance-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}