Black No More, George S. Schuyler
Black No More, George S. Schuyler
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Black No More

Author: George S. Schuyler

Narrator: Sean Crisden

Unabridged: 5 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/05/2018

Categories: Fiction, Satire


Synopsis

According to Max Disher, an ambitious young black man in 1930s New York, someone of his race has only three alternatives: "Get out, get white, or get along." Incapable of getting out and unhappy with getting along, Max leaps at the remaining possibility. Thanks to a certain Dr. Junius Crookman and his mysterious process, Max and other eager clients develop bleached skin that permits them to enter previously forbidden territory. What they discover in white society, however, gives them second thoughts.

This humorous work of speculative fiction was written by an unsung hero of African American literature. George S. Schuyler (1895–1977) wrote for black America's most influential newspaper, the Pittsburgh Courier, in addition to H. L. Mencken's The American Mercury, The Nation, and other publications. His biting satire not only debunks the myths of white supremacy and racial purity but also lampoons prominent leaders of the NAACP and the Harlem Renaissance. More than a historical curiosity, Schuyler's 1931 novel offers a hilarious take on the hypocrisy and demagoguery surrounding America's obsession with skin color.

About George S. Schuyler

One of the most prominent African American journalists of the early twentieth century, George S. Schuyler (1895-1977) wrote for black America's most influential newspaper, the Pittsburgh Courier, in addition to H. L. Mencken's The American Mercury, The Nation, and other renowned publications.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Paul on July 02, 2020

Here is a fantastic brainspinning cringemaking you-can’t-say-THAT! satire from 1931 which would be a perfect addition to any Black Lives Matter reading list in order to show that in the right hands a broad comedy about racism in the USA is not only possible but is a very welcome place to rest and re......more

Goodreads review by Linda on May 17, 2016

In this Harlem renaissance classic, Schuler mixes satire and science fiction for a unique blend of social commentary. Black No More is not often referred to as science fiction, but it is the first science-fiction work by an African-American writer. By definition, a satire can be to be “over the top”......more

Goodreads review by Octavia on August 12, 2024

I could give this novel 10 Stars! 🌟 While searching for a newfound author during the Harlem Renaissance Era, I stumbled upon this author, George Schuyler, and this extremely interesting piece of literature. A True Enjoyment considering that the more I read through each chapter, this author’s work ign......more

Goodreads review by Raymond on May 15, 2024

George Schuyler was ahead of his time when he wrote this novel, he essentially argues what we know today that race is a social construct. Black No More starts off as a story about one Black man who wants to be white but morphs into a larger story about what whiteness becomes when there is no Blackne......more

Goodreads review by Crckt on July 26, 2019

This mother-fucker made me laugh out loud. Schuyler was actually a rather conservative African American writing at the same time the Harlem Renaissance was occurring, which as a result, rather shocked me that I would be able to relate so well to his views. The premise is that a black doctor (read: m......more