Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241351086
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320
Discover a powerful coming-of-age story in this beautifully crafted novel by the legendary poet, Audre Lorde. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1930s Harlem, this book intricately weaves the tapestry of a young black girl's life, navigating the complexities of identity, love, and resilience. This life-affirming narrative takes readers through her struggles with societal expectations, bolstering themes of independence and self-definition.
From the sound of car horns to the scent of fried bananas, immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Harlem as she faces challenges that shape her into a fierce warrior. Experience her journey through adolescence, marked by hardship yet illuminated by the warmth of friendship and the vibrancy of cultural richness.
As the protagonist discovers herself through trials of heartbreak, survival, and unexpected love, readers are invited to witness her transformation against the backdrop of historic context, including the fall of the stock market and the whispers of her Grenadian heritage. From snowy sidewalks to the heat of Mexico, this novel is not just a reflection of a life lived but a radiant exploration of sexuality, strength, and the transformative power of art.
This book is a perfect pick for anyone looking to delve deep into themes of empowerment and self-discovery, making it an ideal addition to your collection. Order now and embrace the incredible journey of Audre Lorde in this unforgettable coming-of-age masterpiece. Enjoy fast delivery, ensuring that your reading adventure begins promptly!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241351086
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320
Description:
A soaring, sensual coming-of-age novel, by the legendary 'Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet'
If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.
A little black girl opens her eyes in 1930s Harlem. Around her, a heady swirl of passers-by, car horns, kerosene lamps, the stock market falling, fried bananas, tales of her parents' native Grenada. She trudges to public school along snowy sidewalks, and finds she is tongue-tied, legally blind, left behind by her older sisters. On she stumbles through teenage hardships -- suicide, abortion, hunger, a Christmas spent alone -- until she emerges into happiness- an oasis of friendship in Washington Heights, an affair in a dirty factory in Connecticut, and, finally, a journey down to the heat of Mexico, discovering sex, tenderness, and suppers of hot tamales and cold milk. This is Audre Lorde's story. It is a rapturous, life-affirming tale of independence, love, work, strength, sexuality and change, rich with poetry and fierce emotional power.
ISBN: 9780241351086
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320
Discover a powerful coming-of-age story in this beautifully crafted novel by the legendary poet, Audre Lorde. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1930s Harlem, this book intricately weaves the tapestry of a young black girl's life, navigating the complexities of identity, love, and resilience. This life-affirming narrative takes readers through her struggles with societal expectations, bolstering themes of independence and self-definition.
From the sound of car horns to the scent of fried bananas, immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Harlem as she faces challenges that shape her into a fierce warrior. Experience her journey through adolescence, marked by hardship yet illuminated by the warmth of friendship and the vibrancy of cultural richness.
As the protagonist discovers herself through trials of heartbreak, survival, and unexpected love, readers are invited to witness her transformation against the backdrop of historic context, including the fall of the stock market and the whispers of her Grenadian heritage. From snowy sidewalks to the heat of Mexico, this novel is not just a reflection of a life lived but a radiant exploration of sexuality, strength, and the transformative power of art.
This book is a perfect pick for anyone looking to delve deep into themes of empowerment and self-discovery, making it an ideal addition to your collection. Order now and embrace the incredible journey of Audre Lorde in this unforgettable coming-of-age masterpiece. Enjoy fast delivery, ensuring that your reading adventure begins promptly!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241351086
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320
Description:
A soaring, sensual coming-of-age novel, by the legendary 'Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet'
If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.
A little black girl opens her eyes in 1930s Harlem. Around her, a heady swirl of passers-by, car horns, kerosene lamps, the stock market falling, fried bananas, tales of her parents' native Grenada. She trudges to public school along snowy sidewalks, and finds she is tongue-tied, legally blind, left behind by her older sisters. On she stumbles through teenage hardships -- suicide, abortion, hunger, a Christmas spent alone -- until she emerges into happiness- an oasis of friendship in Washington Heights, an affair in a dirty factory in Connecticut, and, finally, a journey down to the heat of Mexico, discovering sex, tenderness, and suppers of hot tamales and cold milk. This is Audre Lorde's story. It is a rapturous, life-affirming tale of independence, love, work, strength, sexuality and change, rich with poetry and fierce emotional power.