Description
Andrea Levy's "The Long Song" plunges readers into the tumultuous final years of slavery and the dawn of freedom in nineteenth-century Jamaica. This intimate and powerful novel centers on July, a slave girl born to a plantation overseer and a slave mother, charting her journey through a world on the brink of immense change. Levy masterfully weaves a narrative filled with both hardship and unexpected joy, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring human spirit against the backdrop of a society undergoing radical transformation. With her signature blend of sharp wit and profound empathy, Levy delivers a story that is as thought-provoking as it is unforgettable.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Canada
Published Jan 1, 2011
313 pages
ISBN: 9780143173953
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Details
First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
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