Rickey Fayne & 'The Devil Three Times'

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Rickey Fayne about his work 'The Devil Three Times', exploring themes of Black history and family in West Tennessee.

A complex meditation on Black history set in West Tennessee, a family saga where the Devil plays a leading role.

People in this episode

Guest: Rickey Fayne

Topics covered

• Black history
• family saga
• West Tennessee
• the Devil
• meditation

Keywords

• Black history
• family saga
• West Tennessee
• the Devil
• Rickey Fayne

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Devil Three Times

Places: West Tennessee, Black history

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