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Maryse Condé
ISBN 9780241530054
Rs. 798
Penguin Modern Classics
Crossing the Mangrove
Who it's for: Readers of Caribbean and postcolonial literature
On the eve of a funeral in a remote Guadeloupean village, residents gather to mourn Francis Sancher, a mysterious outsider found dead. As each character reflects on Sancher's life, their interwoven narratives slowly unravel his past, revealing a complex web of secrets, desires, and the distinct social fabric of their community.Why You Should Read? Explores themes of identity, otherness, and colonial legacy through diverse perspectives. Offers a vivid portrayal of Guadeloupean culture and rural life. Presents an intriguing narrative structure, akin to a collective mystery. A significant work of Caribbean and postcolonial literature.
Highlights
- Set in a remote Guadeloupean village
- Multiple perspectives unravel the deceased's past
- Explores identity, otherness, and colonial legacy
- Vivid portrayal of Guadeloupean culture and rural life
- Collective narrative structure akin to a mystery
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Questions about this book
What is the setting of the novel?
The novel is set in a remote village in Guadeloupe, where the story unfolds during the eve of a funeral.
Who is Francis Sancher?
Francis Sancher is a mysterious outsider found dead, whose life and past are revealed through the narratives of the villagers.
What is the narrative structure?
The narrative is structured as a collective mystery, with each character reflecting on Sancher's life, gradually revealing a web of secrets.
What themes does the book explore?
The book explores themes of identity, otherness, and colonial legacy, offering a vivid portrayal of Guadeloupean culture and rural life.
Is this a significant work in literature?
Yes, it is considered a significant work of Caribbean and postcolonial literature.