"The Color Purple" is a novel written by Alice Walker, published in 1982. The book tells the story of a young African American girl named Celie, who faces oppression and abuse in early 20th century rural Georgia. The novel explores themes such as race, gender, power, resilience, and sisterhood.

"The Color Purple" was groundbreaking in its depiction of the lives of African American women in the South during a time of systemic racism and sexism. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983 and has since been adapted into a critically acclaimed film and a Broadway musical.

Alice Walker's work has had a significant impact on Black literature and Black feminist thought, as she explores the intersections of race, gender, and social justice in her writings. "The Color Purple" continues to be studied and celebrated as an important piece of Black history and literature.