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From noted short story writer Nisi Shawl comes a brilliant alternatehistory novel set in the Belgian Congo.What if the African natives developed steam power ahead of their colonial oppressors? What might have come of Belgium's disastrous colonization of the Congo if the native populations had learned about steam technology a bit earlier?Fabian Socialists from Great Britain join forces with AfricanAmerican missionaries to purchase land from the Belgian Congo's 'owner,' King Leopold II. This land, named Everfair, is set aside as a safe haven, an imaginary Utopia for native populations of the Congo as well as escaped slaves returning from America and other places where African natives were being mistreated.Shawl's speculative masterpiece manages to turn one of the worst human rights disasters on record into a marvelous and exciting exploration of the possibilities inherent in a turn of history. Everfair is told from a multiplicity of voices: Africans, Europeans, East Asians, and African Americans in complex relationships with one another, in a compelling range of voices that have historically been silenced. Everfair is not only a beautiful book but an educational and inspiring one that will give the reader new insight into an often ignored period of history.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Everfair: A Novel'? A: 'Everfair: A Novel' explores an alternate history where African natives develop steam power before their colonizers, presenting a unique perspective on colonialism and human rights.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Everfair'? A: The author of 'Everfair' is Nisi Shawl, a noted short story writer known for her contributions to speculative fiction.
- Q: How many pages does 'Everfair: A Novel' have? A: 'Everfair: A Novel' has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Everfair'? A: 'Everfair' was published on September 26, 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Everfair: A Novel' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What genre does 'Everfair' belong to? A: 'Everfair' is categorized as a historical fiction novel.
- Q: Is 'Everfair' suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'Everfair' is not only a compelling story but also offers educational insights into an often overlooked period of history.
- Q: What type of narrative style is used in 'Everfair'? A: 'Everfair' employs a multiplicity of voices, presenting perspectives from Africans, Europeans, East Asians, and African Americans.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Everfair: A Novel' is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Is 'Everfair' part of a series? A: 'Everfair' is the first book in the Everfair series.