American Literature

The Temple of My Familiar

by Alice Walker · The Color Purple Collection series

Returning frequently to Suwelo's visits to Mr. Hal and his stories about Fanny, this tale transcends time and examines such contradictions as black vs. white, man vs. woman, sexual freedom vs. sexual slavery, past vs. present, etc.

The Color Purple Collection in reading order

• 1. The Color Purple — Alice Walker
• 2. The Temple of My Familiar — Alice Walker
• 3. Possessing the Secret of Joy — Alice Walker

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