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Historical Fiction· United States

The Underground Railroad

by Colson Whitehead
Aggregate Editorial Score75/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 2017378 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad (2017) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Cora, an enslaved woman on a Georgia plantation, escapes north on a literal underground railroad—a secret network of subterranean trains—in this Pulitzer and National Book Award–winning novel. Whitehead reimagines history with surreal clarity, creating a riveting and sobering meditation on slavery and freedom. Themes of slavery, freedom, race run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 2017.

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
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201773
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About the Author
Colson Whitehead
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Underground Railroad about?

Cora, an enslaved woman on a Georgia plantation, escapes north on a literal underground railroad—a secret network of subterranean trains—in this Pulitzer and National Book Award–winning novel. Whitehead reimagines history with surreal clarity, creating a riveting and sobering meditation on slavery and freedom.

Who wrote The Underground Railroad?

The Underground Railroad was written by Colson Whitehead, from United States. First published in 2017.

What awards has The Underground Railroad won?

The Underground Railroad has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 2017.

Is The Underground Railroad worth reading?

The Underground Railroad is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 73/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in slavery, freedom, race.