Summary - Horse: Based On The Book By Geraldine Brooks

SUMMARY

HORSE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY GERALDINE BROOKS

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

Beginnings at The Meadows (circa 1850)

A Painting Surfaces in 2019

Unearthing the Past: The Skeleton at the Smithsonian (2019)

Converging Paths: Painting Meets Skeleton

Life in the Antebellum Racing World

Transitions and Transformations in the 19th Century

Unraveling the Painting's Past (2019)

Loss, Remembrance, and a Shared Mission (2019)

The Enduring Legacy

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Horse by Geraldine Brooks tells a compelling story that spans centuries. The narrative intertwines the tale of Lexington, a celebrated nineteenth-century racehorse, and Jarret, the young enslaved groom who forms a deep bond with him. In the contemporary timeline, a Smithsonian scientist, Jess, and an art historian, Theo, become connected through the horse's skeleton and a mysterious painting. Their journey uncovers the remarkable history of Lexington and sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of Black horsemen in American racing history. The novel explores themes of race, art, and the enduring legacy of the past.

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Release date

Audiobook: 14 March 2025