{"title":"Rudolph Fisher","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Rudolph Fisher, an influential figure in the Harlem Renaissance and a distinguished voice in American literature. Known for his incisive storytelling, Fisher's works provide a vivid depiction of African-American life in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Walls of Jericho\u003c\/em\u003e, his most renowned novel, expertly blends social commentary with engaging narrative. Through its captivating portrayal of characters navigating the social dynamics of the Harlem neighbourhoods, Fisher's work remains timeless, offering both entertainment and thought-provoking insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is categorised under General Fiction, inviting readers to explore the depth and diversity of experiences in African-American communities during a period of profound cultural change. Rudolph Fisher's contributions provide not just stories, but important perspectives on race, identity, and community that continue to resonate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Fisher's world and experience the rich tapestry of history and fiction that makes his work an essential addition to any literary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-walls-of-jericho-by-rudolph-fisher-9780008444358","title":"The Walls of Jericho","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first novel by one of the legends of the Harlem Renaissance, a classic in the annals of Black fiction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Black lawyer Fred Merrit purchases a house in the most exclusive white neighbourhood bordering Harlem, he has to hire the toughest removal firm in the area to help him get his belongings past the hostile neighbours. The removal men are Jinx Jenkins and Bubber Brown, who make the move anything but straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hilarious satire of jazz-age Harlem derides the walls people build around themselves—colour and class being chief among them. In their reactions to Merrit and to one another, the characters provide an invaluable view of the social and philosophical scene of the times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1928, \u003cem\u003eThe Walls of Jericho\u003c\/em\u003e is the first novel by Rudolph Fisher, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Conjure-Man Dies\u003c\/em\u003e, whom Langston Hughes called ‘the wittiest of the Harlem Renaissance writers, whose tongue was flavoured with the sharpest and saltiest humour’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition includes Fisher’s short story ‘One Month’s Wages’, which revisits Jinx and Bubber during the Depression when, down on their luck, one seeks to win money by gambling, the other by taking a job in a mortuary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672462250220,"sku":"9780008444358","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27363483482190.jpg?v=1752849211"},{"product_id":"the-walls-of-jericho-by-rudolph-fisher-9798888971338","title":"The Walls of Jericho","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished to critical acclaim in 1928, \u003ci\u003eThe Walls of Jericho\u003c\/i\u003e is the debut novel of one of the most important voices of the Harlem Renaissance, Rudolph Fisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking on a friend's challenge to \"write [a] novel treating both the upper and lower classes of black Harlem equally,\" \u003ci\u003eThe Walls of Jericho\u003c\/i\u003e treats readers to a tale of two Harlems. One is occupied by the \"dickties,\" well-to-do light-skinned or white-passing Black folk, and the other filled with \"rats,\" average, poverty-stricken dark-skinned Black folk, both disgusted by the life choices of the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFred Merrit, a white-passing lawyer, wants nothing more than to move into the most exclusive neighbourhood in Harlem. Linda, Miss Cramps' former maid and Merrit's current housekeeper, just wants to secure her economic future. Joshua \"Shine\" Jones fears Linda associating with the dickty Merrit. And Miss Cramps, once so interested in the advancement of the Negro race, is now panicked to discover that one could be moving in right next door. Weighing the consequences of cultural assimilation against complete and total isolationism, \u003ci\u003eThe Walls of Jericho\u003c\/i\u003e examines intra-community issues of colourism, prejudice, and class inequality in the pursuit of socio-economic and political advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Rudolph Fisher's \u003ci\u003eThe Walls of Jericho\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of Black literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. 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