McKay, Claude
Romance in Marseille
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143134220
- author:
- McKay, Claude
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Romance in Marseille is a pioneering novel that explores themes of physical disability, transatlantic travel, and black international politics. Published for the first time, this Penguin Classic offers a unique perspective on the heritage of slavery and the modern economy.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Marseille, the novel follows the story of Lafala, an acutely disabled sailor who embarks on a journey from West Africa to the United States. After a life-changing accident, Lafala becomes an amputee, but his fortunes change when he wins a lawsuit against a shipping line.
This first edition includes an introduction by McKay scholars Gary Edward Holcomb and William J., providing valuable context for readers new to this important work of black modernism and queer fiction. With its unflinching portrayal of black bodies fighting for pleasure and liberty, Romance in Marseille is a powerful exploration of the human experience.
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