A Different Drummer

Set in June 1957 in the Deep South, this thought-provoking debut novel follows Tucker Caliban, a young Black farmer whose drastic actions trigger a mass migration of the Black population in the state. Narrated from the perspectives of the white residents who stay behind, the story explores themes of upheaval and societal change with sharp satire and insight. First published in 1962, it is now recognized as a remarkable and prescient work of American literature.