A Mercy
Description
In the nascent days of the American slave trade, Jacob Vaark, a trader weary of the human cost, acquires a young, literate slave girl named Florens. Cast off by her mother and seeking solace, Florens navigates a new, harsh world, yearning for connection with the women around her and the enigmatic blacksmith who enters their lives. Morrison masterfully probes the complex, often brutal dynamics of early colonial America, exploring themes of abandonment, resilience, and the search for belonging. This profound novel delves into the unspoken truths of slavery and the enduring, ambivalent bonds between mothers and daughters, even across the chasm of profound trauma.
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paperback
Knopf
Published Jan 1, 2008
167 pages
ISBN: 9780307264237
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First Published
2008
Language
eng
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