About the book
A Civil War novel unlike any other: the story of a young man's journey through a nation blasted apart.
Born in 1844, Liberty Fish is the descendant of both Carolina slaveholders and New York abolitionists. In hopes of reconciling the warring strands of his heritage, he escapes his home in the North -- first into the cauldron of the Civil War, and then into the even more disturbing bedlam that follows.
The Amalgamation Polka showcases not only the brutality of this tragic passage in American history, but also its surprising compassion and hope. In language both true to its time and completely modern, it is revelatory and mesmerizing, a novel that \"will bring a smile to your own lips as it sets your brain on fire.\" (Jason McBride, the Village Voice).
Editions of Amalgamation Polka
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780316427326
- EBook
- ISBN 9780316427333
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A Civil War novel unlike any other: the story of a young man's journey through a nation blasted apart.
Born in 1844, Liberty Fish is the descendant of both Carolina slaveholders and New York abolitionists. In hopes of reconciling the warring strands of his heritage, he escapes his home in the North -- first into the cauldron of the Civil War, and then into the even more disturbing bedlam that follows.
The Amalgamation Polka showcases not only the brutality of this tragic passage in American history, but also its surprising compassion and hope. In language both true to its time and completely modern, it is revelatory and mesmerizing, a novel that \"will bring a smile to your own lips as it sets your brain on fire.\" (Jason McBride, the Village Voice).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amalgamation Polka about?
A Civil War novel unlike any other: the story of a young man's journey through a nation blasted apart.
Born in 1844, Liberty Fish is the descendant of both Carolina slaveholders and New York abolitionists. In hopes of reconciling the warring strands of his heritage, he escapes his home in the North -- first into the cauldron of the Civil War, and then into the even more disturbing bedlam that follows.
The Amalgamation Polka showcases not only the brutality of this tragic passage in American history, but also its surprising compassion and hope. In language both true to its time and completely modern, it is revelatory and mesmerizing, a novel that \"will bring a smile to your own lips as it sets your brain on fire.\" (Jason McBride, the Village Voice).
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Amalgamation Polka?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Amalgamation Polka?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316427326
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Amalgamation Polka?
Stephen Wright
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Amalgamation Polka is available as paperback(ISBN 9780316427326) and ebook(ISBN 9780316427333)
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