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Great-granddaughter of Minerve, first woman of the Guadeloupean branch of the Lougandor family to be freed from slavery in 1848, the elderly Télumée tells the story of her own difficult life and that of her ancestors. It is a poor black woman's tale of heroic survival, set in the early 20th century, harsh agrarian environment of a Caribbean island.
Through the richly imaged narration of a constantly evolving, cultural significant and always entertaining saga, the author leads the reader into her native West Indian realm of legends, magic, folkloric wisdom and traditional reverence for the elderly and the past. Her protagonist, Télumée, embodies the innate strength and nobility of women in general and of black Caribbean women in particular.
Published in 1972, this book received Elle magazine's literary prize. This edition reflects the editor's personal acquaintance with the author, and her country. It provides a synthesis of the latest critical studies, and a thorough interpretation of Creole terms, symbolic imagery and a unique cultural background.
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Pluie et vent sur Telumee Miracle
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| Published | Feb 15 2007 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 192 |
| ISBN | 9781853994838 |
| Imprint | Bristol Classical Press |
| Dimensions | 8 x 5 inches |
| Series | French Texts |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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