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Roots
1976年秋，美国出版了黑人作家亚历克斯·哈利所写的一部家史小说《根》。作者自称他经过十二年的考证研究，追溯到他的六代以上的祖先昆塔·肯特，一个从非洲西海岸被白人奴贩子掳到北美当奴隶的黑人，描述了他在非洲的自由人生活，他和他的子孙在美国奴隶制下的苦难历程，以及这个家族获得自由后的经历。这书一出版，就成为脍炙人口的畅销书。同时，它也引起了截然相反的评价，成为激烈争论的焦点。因此，关于《根》的问题，是一个带有高度社会意义和学术性质的事件，值得研究和探讨。
In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his new status long: slave traders sweeping the countryside seize him. Chained with other captives, Kunta begins an agonized odyssey to the New World.
Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the slave in charge of Kunta's training, becomes his only friend, a friendship that's tested when Kunta plans his escape.
In 1776, a nation fights for freedom - but not for all. Still driven by his memories as a Mandinka "fighting man," Kunta (now renamed Toby) escapes once more.
After Genelva's nighttime dalliance with Junta deflects suspicion so she can flee with her lover, Kunta forms a romantic attachment to the worldly-wise Bell, whom he marries.
The teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.
Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.
Chicken George returns to North Carolina to find his sons have married and started families - and to learn about a state law that says his status as a free man is forfeited if he stays more than 60 days. Meanwhile, the nation erupts in Civil War.
The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients' horseshoes, Tom identifies the raiders but endangers his own life. Chicken George, who fought for the Union, rejoins his family. He leads them to a new home in Tennessee.
