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There Is Confusion

Jessie Redmon Fauset

Narrated by Julia Breanetta Simpson

Released
September 29, 2025
Length
8 hrs 59 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
BP Audiobooks
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"There Is Confusion," the debut novel by Jessie Redmon Fauset, explores the experiences of black middle-class individuals grappling with American racism in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Philadelphia and New York City, the story follows three friends—Joanna, Maggie, and Peter—as they chase their dreams, navigate love, and confront societal challenges. This significant work of 20th-century African American literature addresses timeless themes of ambition, racial prejudice, and social mobility, highlighting struggles and hopes that resonate even today.
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