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At The Full And Change Of The Moon,New
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Written With Lyrical Fire In A Chorus Of Vividly Rendered Voices, Dionne Brand'S Second Novel Is An Epic Of The African Diaspora Across The Globe. It Begins In 1824 On Trinidad, Where Marieursule, Queen Of A Secret Slave Society Called The Sans Peur Regiment, Plots A Mass Suicide. The End Of The Sans Peur Is Also The Beginning Of A New World, For Marieursule Cannot Kill Her Young Daughter, Bola Who Escapes To Live Free And Bear A Dynasty Of Descendants Who Spill Out Across The Caribbean, North America, And Europe. Haunted By A Legacy Of Passion And Oppression, The Children Of Bola Pass Through Two World Wars And Into The Confusion, Estrangement, And Violence Of The Late Twentieth Century. '[Brand Has] A Lush And Exuberant Style That May Put Some Readers In Mind Of Toni Morrison Or Edwidge Danticat.' William Ferguson, The New York Times Book Review; 'A Delicately Structured, Beautifully Written Novel Infused With Rare Emotional Clarity.' Julie Wheelwright, The Independent (London); 'Rich, Elegiac, Almost Biblical In Its Rhythms . . . One Of The Essential Works Of Our Times.' The Globe & Mail (Toronto)In 1824 On The Island Of Trinidad, Marie Ursule, Queen Of A Secret Society Of Militant Slaves Called The Sans Peur Regiment, Plots A Mass Suicide, A Quietly Brazen Act Of Revolt. The End Of The Sans Peur Is Also The Beginning Of A New World, For Marie Ursule Cannot Kill Her Young Daughter, Bola, Who Escapes To Live Free And Bear A Dynasty Of Descendants Who Spill Out Across The Caribbean, North America, And Europe. Haunted By A Legacy Of Passion And Oppression, The Children Of Bola Pass Through Two World Wars And Into The Confusion, Estrangement, And Violence Of The Late Twentieth Century. There Is Samuel, The Soldier Who Goes To War To Defend Mother England And Returns With A Broken Spirit; Cordelia, A Woman Who Has Spent Her Life Suppressing The Fiery Desire That Finally Catches Her, Unabated, In Her Fiftieth Year; Priest, The Badjohn Who Leaves The Islands For A Gangster Life Ranging From Miami To Brooklyn; And Adrian, Who Ends Up A Junkie On The Streets Of Amsterdam. And Still In Trinidad There Is The Second Bola, Who Lives Alone In The Family Home, Wandering Among The Dead And Waiting For The Generations Of Her Ancestors To Join Her.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'At the Full and Change of the Moon'? A: The novel explores the theme of the African diaspora, focusing on the legacy of passion, oppression, and the resilience of a lineage that spans across the Caribbean, North America, and Europe.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'At the Full and Change of the Moon' is Dionne Brand, a celebrated writer known for her lyrical prose and exploration of complex social themes.
- Q: What is the setting of the novel? A: The novel is primarily set in Trinidad in the year 1824, but it also spans various locations as it follows the descendants of the main character, Bola.
- Q: Is 'At the Full and Change of the Moon' a standalone novel? A: Yes, 'At the Full and Change of the Moon' is a standalone novel that tells a complete story, though it delves into the broader context of the African diaspora.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This book falls under the category of Literature & Fiction, and it features rich storytelling with a focus on historical and cultural themes.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it has not been previously owned or read.
- Q: When was 'At the Full and Change of the Moon' published? A: The book was published on September 30, 2000.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: This edition of the book is a paperback binding.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the plot? A: The plot follows Marie-Ursule, queen of a secret slave society, as she plots a mass suicide in 1824 Trinidad, setting off a chain of events that shapes the lives of her descendants through conflicts and struggles in the 20th century.