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White lotus

John Hersey
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"White Lotus" is an allegory of slavery in the United States. In this story, the US loses a war with China, and all resources--including people--are taken at will. We follow White Lotus (whose pre-slave name is never revealed) through her journey from capture to activist.

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3 editions
  • Hardcover · English · 1994
    Buccaneer Books · 9781568495323
  • Paperback · English · 1981
    Bantam Books · 9780553203059
  • Other · English · 1990
    Vintage Books · 683 pages · 9780679725701
FictionRacismSlaveryRacismeRomans, nouvellesAmerican fiction