The Known World by Edward P. Jones

One of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, The Known World is a daring and ambitious work by Pulitzer Prize winner Edward P. Jones. The Known World tells the story of Henry Townsend, a black farmer and former slave who falls under the tutelage of William Robbins, the most powerful man in Manchester County, Virginia. 
 
Read if you're grappling with the legacies of systemic injustice, seeking a profound historical narrative, or confronting uncomfortable truths about human nature.. $18