Simone SchwarzBart
The Bridge of Beyond
- ISBN 13:
- 9781590176801
- author:
- Simone SchwarzBart
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- NYRB Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 20.27 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Sagas, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Bridge of Beyond by Simone Schwarz-Bart is an intoxicating tale of love and wonder that explores the complex relationships between mothers and daughters in a richly detailed Caribbean setting. Against the backdrop of a French Antillean island, Telumee's life story unfolds as she navigates the challenges of her community, the ecstasies of love, and domestic realities. Through Telumee's journey, Simone Schwarz-Bart weaves together themes of spiritual values, the legacy of slavery, and the power of hope. With a masterful blend of prose and Creole proverbs, this remarkable novel offers a lush and imaginative depiction of Guadeloupe's flora, landscape, and customs. A beautifully translated work by Barbara Bray, The Bridge of Beyond is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit.
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