Beskrivelse
Jesmyn Ward’s powerful novel, Let Us Descend, offers a haunting reimagining of American slavery. It follows Annis, a young woman sold into bondage, on a harrowing journey through the brutal South.
A vivid and emotional exploration of slavery, memory, and resilience.
From the rice fields of the Carolinas to the slave markets of New Orleans, and deep into the heart of a Louisiana sugar plantation, Let Us Descend immerses readers in a world both brutal and spiritual. Annis, the daughter of a white enslaver, is sold south and becomes the story’s guide through this grim landscape.
As she endures the grueling march, Annis retreats inward, drawing strength from memories of her mother and tales of her African warrior grandmother. Along the way, she encounters a realm filled with spirits-earthly and watery, mythical and historical-that both nurture and threaten her.
Jesmyn Ward’s fourth novel is not only a vivid portrayal of suffering but also a profound story of rebirth and reclamation. Let Us Descend stands as a magnificent, unforgettable work from a two-time National Book Award winner.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Jesmyn Ward |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781526666727 |
| ISBN-10 | 1526666723 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 320 |
| Tags | Sing, Unburied, 12, Twelve, Years, A, Slave, Underground, Railroad, Solomon, Northup, Oprah, Winfrey, Let Us Descend, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
