The Emperor of Ocean Park
Stephen Carter talked about his novel "The Emperor of Ocean Park", published by Knopf. This is the first novel from the author of seven non-… read more
Stephen Carter talked about his novel "The Emperor of Ocean Park", published by Knopf. This is the first novel from the author of seven non-fiction books. The story focuses on the death of the patriarch of an elite black family. Touching upon sexual, racial and religious anxieties, the story also sheds light on the world of wealthy black communities and their attitudes toward their history. Mr. Carter also read passages from his book and answered questions from members of the audience. close
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