This is the story of Macon 'Milkman' Dead, heir to the richest black family in a midwestern town, as he makes a voyage of rediscovery, travelling southwards geographically and inwards spirituality. Through the enlightenment of one man the novel recapitulates the history of slavery and liberation.
- ISBN10 0452260116
- ISBN13 9780452260115
- Publish Date 4 March 2002 (first published 12 August 1977)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Penguin Putnam Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 352
- Language English