The Marriage, by Dorothy West: rebellious weddings on Martha's Vineyard. The Wedding can be read as a family comedy: in 1953, all the descendants of old Gram gather in their old house on the island to celebrate the marriage of the great-granddaughter.
But Gram, who lives in the Oval, the rich black and ultra-snob neighborhood of Martha's vineyard, is white, the daughter of an old… This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 72% left to discover. Flash sale Unlock all items immediately.