The Polished Hoe: A Novel - Couverture souple

Clarke, Austin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0060557621 ISBN 13 : 9780060557621

Editeur : Amistad, 2004

Synopsis

THE POLISHED HOE is an epic symphony of Caribbean life. Layers of disturbing history slowly unfold through one woman's intimate, murderous confession. Mary-Mathilda - the fair-skinned mistress of a cruel plantation manager - tells her story in an exquisite, dancing vernacular and it is the story of a life, a culture, a time gone by. But its meditation on love, loss and sacrifice, and its explorations of lives distorted by the horrors of racism are utterly contemporary.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

“The beauty of the novel...lies in the poetry of its telling and the marvelous voice of Mary-Mathilda...a marvelous creation. It bubbles with the voices of a now-vast literature of the African diaspora.” (Washington Post Book World)

“Lyrical...seductive...hypnotic....In this politically engaged novel, we are reminded that when it comes to colonialism, one never comes to any sort of final understanding.” (Houston Chronicle)

“[An] eloquent, richly detailed novel . . . .[that] unfolds through brilliantly written dialogue.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Clarke’s waltzing speech rhythms and sly humor, reminiscent of V. S. Naipaul...[contribute] to a Wagnerian crescendo.” (Boston Globe)

“The story will captivate readers.” (Daily Oklahoman)

“Endlessly fascinating...creatively executed....[The Polished Hoe] is certain to be met with critical acclaim in the U.S.” (Booklist)

“Uncommonly talented, Clarke sees deeply, and transmits his visions and perceptions so skillfully that reading him is an adventure.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Magnificent. . . The Polished Hoe oozes unrequited love and seduction under duress.” (San Antonio Express-News)

“A well-crafted novel.” (Austin American-Statesman)

“If the literary gods are feeling fair, Clarke will now receive attention from U.S. readers.” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Présentation de l'éditeur :

When Mary-Mathilda, one of the most respected women of the island of Bimshire (also known as Barbados) calls the police to confess to a crime, the result is a shattering all-night vigil that brings together elements of the island's African past and the tragic legacy of colonialism in one epic sweep.

Set in the West Indies in the period following World War II, The Polished Hoe -- an Essence bestseller and a Washington Post Book World Most Worthy Book of 2003 -- unravels over the course of twenty-four hours but spans the collective experience of a society characterized by slavery.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Amistad
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0060557621
• ISBN 13: 9780060557621
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 480