D'Aguiar, Fred
The Longest Memory
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099462217
- author:
- D'Aguiar, Fred
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.02 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Longest Memory by Fred D'Aguiar is set against the backdrop of a 19th-century plantation in Virginia. This powerful and poignant novel tells the story of a young slave who defies convention, learning to read and write, falling in love with a white girl, and ultimately attempting to escape to freedom. The brutal consequences of his attempt are devastating, and this event serves as the pivot around which the narrative unfolds. A tragic tale of love, loss, and rebellion, The Longest Memory is a masterful exploration of the human spirit. Written in taut, poetic language, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the complexities of the human experience.
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