Description
Returning to his drought-stricken Haitian village after fifteen years working on Cuban sugar plantations, Manuel Joseph finds his community fractured by a bitter family feud. He is determined to break the cycle of poverty and division that plagues his people, seeking a way to bring life-giving water back to the parched land. This powerful novel explores themes of social injustice, the struggle for survival, and the enduring spirit of a people striving for a better future against overwhelming odds. Through Manuel's journey, the story illuminates the deep connection between the land, its people, and the fight for dignity and self-determination.
Available Editions
paperback
Educa Vision Inc.
Published Mar 30, 2012
190 pages
ISBN: 9781584328490
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Details
First Published
1947
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Masters of the Dew by Jacques Roumain.