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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is a novel by African American author Ernest J. Gaines, first published in 1971
. It spans a century of American history through the eyes of a Black woman named Miss Jane Pittman. The novel centers on Miss Jane Pittman as she recounts her life from slavery to the Civil Rights Movement, offering a firsthand account of racial injustice and the struggle for freedom. Gaines weaves historical events with Jane's personal narrative, creating a powerful exploration of resilience, identity, and the enduring impact of systemic racism on an individual's life. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman was adapted into a groundbreaking and hugely popular TV movie starring Cicely Tyson in 1974.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Miss Jane Pittman, and explanations of important quotes, from The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.
