The Polished Hoe - Couverture souple

Clarke, Austin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0954130383 ISBN 13 : 9780954130381

Editeur : Tindal Street Press, 2004

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)

“Mesmerizing....steeped in slavery, colonialism, and sexual exploitation.” (New York Times Book Review)

Présentation de l'éditeur :

When Mary-Mathilda, one of the most respected women on the colonized island of Bimshire (also known as Barbados), calls the police to confess to a crime, the result is a shattering all-night vigil. She claims the crime is against Mr. Belfeels, the powerful manager of the sugar plantation that dominates the villagers' lives and for whom she has worked for more than thirty years as a field laborer, kitchen help, and maid. She was also Mr. Belfeels's mistress, kept in good financial status in the Great House of the plantation, and the mother of his only son, Wilberforce, a successful doctor, who after living abroad returns to the island.

Set in the period following World War II, The Polished Hoe unravels over the course of twenty-four hours but spans the lifetime of one woman and the collective experience of a society characterized by slavery. Infused with Joycean overtones, this remarkable novel -- winner of the 2002 Giller Prize, the Commonwealth Writers Prize Best Book Award, Canada and Caribbean region; and a bestseller in Canada -- evokes the power of memory and the indomitable strength of the human spirit.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Tindal Street Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0954130383
• ISBN 13: 9780954130381
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 544