Mumbo Jumbo

Discover the vibrant world of Ishmael Reed's Mumbo Jumbo, a captivating comic fable set in the dynamic ragtime era of the 1920s. Published in 2017, this 224-page novel has been praised by literary critic Harold Bloom as one of the five hundred greatest books in the Western canon.

In Mumbo Jumbo, a contagious wave of freedom, joy, and self-expression sweeps across America, from New Orleans to Chicago and New York. This epidemic, fueled by the creativity of Black artists, compels everyone who encounters it to dance, sing, laugh, and embrace the rhythm of life. Experience the powerful emergence of Jazz, Ragtime, and Blues as they transform the cultural landscape of the United States.

Join Reed on this exhilarating journey through social life and customs, and immerse yourself in a story that celebrates the spirit of Black artistry and the joy of living. Don’t miss out on this essential piece of American literature!