MARSHALL, Paule Praisesong for the Widow New York: Putnam, (1983). Sold Hardcover. First edition. Fine in fine, price clipped dustwrapper. Signed by the author. Item #3219 ISBN: 0525480986 Ask a Question item image Paule Marshall birth name: Valenza Pauline Burke born: 4/9/1929 View Reference Info Biography Novelist whose works emphasized the need for black Americans to reclaim their African heritage. - Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literaturemore Collecting tips: We also offer a comprehensive Paule Marshall Bibliography and Price Guide.more