Clifton, Lucille

Generations: A Memoir

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ISBN 13:
9781681375878
author:
Clifton, Lucille
format:
Paperback
publisher:
New York Review of Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
104
Dimensions:
20.2 x 12.6 x 1 centimetres (0.1
Genre:
Biography, Literary, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£11.64

Description

Lucille Clifton's Generations is a powerful family memoir that spans generations and explores the complexities of American history. Born among the Dahomey people in 1822, Caroline Sayles' journey north from New Orleans to Virginia at the age of eight sets the stage for a story of resilience and determination. Through her writing, Lucille Clifton weaves together the lives of her ancestors, including Lucy, the first black woman to be hanged in Virginia, and Gene, born with a withered arm. With stark and profound beauty, she recounts the struggles of slavery, hard times, and loss, yet also celebrates the life, love, and triumph that defined her family's history. This memoir is a testament to the enduring power of memory and the importance of preserving one's heritage.

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