3 LivesThe unforgettable stories of three women, told with poignancy and compassion by one of the most important writers of our century 3 Lives consists of three character studies of women; "The Good Anna"–a kind but domineering German servingwoman; "Melanctha"–an uneducated but sensitive black girl; "The Gentle Lena"–a young German maid. |
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