Williams, Cynric R.

Hamel, the Obeah Man

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ISBN 13:
9781551115764
author:
Williams, Cynric R.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Broadview Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
450
Dimensions:
21 x 14 x 2 centimetres (0.48 kg
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£27.54

Description

Hamel, the Obeah Man is set against the backdrop of early nineteenth-century Jamaica, where a slave rebellion was planned in the ruins of a plantation. This novel presents a complex picture of the culture and resistance of the island's black majority.

The story centers around Hamel, a spiritual leader who becomes increasingly central to the narrative, revealing himself to be a powerful and ultimately ambiguous figure. A new foreword by Kamau Brathwaite, critical introduction, and extensive appendices are included in this Broadview Edition, providing additional context and insights into the novel.

These supplementary materials offer a deeper understanding of the historical period and its literary representation, making Hamel, the Obeah Man a valuable addition to anyone interested in Jamaican history and culture.

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