Description
In this vibrant and unforgettable novel, René Depestre masterfully weaves together magic, eroticism, and uproarious humor to explore profound questions of race and sexuality. Set against the backdrop of Haiti's 1938 Carnival, the story follows the tragic transformation of the beautiful Hadriana, who collapses on her wedding day and becomes a zombie, only to be resurrected and vanish into legend. This award-winning work, celebrated as a masterpiece of Haitian literature, plunges readers into the marvelous reality of Vodou culture. Through its delirious narrative, the novel ultimately champions the universal right to happiness and true love, even for the most unlikely souls.
Available Editions
paperback
Akashic Books
Published May 2, 2017
160 pages
ISBN: 9781617755552
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Details
First Published
1988
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Hadriana in All My Dreams by René Depestre.