From one of the most singularly brilliant and beloved writers of her generation, this miracle of a novel inscribes Black American grief and joy into the very land—the rich but unforgiving forests, swamps, and rivers of the American South. Let Us Descend is Jesmyn Ward’s most magnificent novel yet, a masterwork for the ages.
Live music and performance by members of The Harlem Chamber Players Readings by Emmy-Winner S. Epatha Merkerson and Naomi Pierre.
