Michelle Cliff
Abeng
- ISBN 13:
- 9780452274839
- author:
- Michelle Cliff
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Putnam INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 176
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A powerful coming-of-age story set in 1950s Jamaica, Abeng is a poignant exploration of identity and cultural heritage. Michelle Cliff's critically acclaimed novel tells the tale of Clare Savage, a young girl struggling to reconcile her mixed legacy.
The conch shell, known as the abeng, holds a special significance for the Maroons, who used it to pass messages in their fight against English enslavers. This symbol is also deeply personal for Clare, whose own family history is marked by both violence and resilience.
Through Clare's story, Michelle Cliff dramatically confronts the cultural and psychological brutality inflicted upon Jamaica and its people by colonialism, creating a thought-provoking and deeply moving read.