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The Kingdom of This World: A Novel (FSG Classics),New
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A masterful new translation of a haunting novel of nineteenthcentury HaitiA few years after its liberation from harsh French colonial rule in 1803, Haiti endured a period of great brutality under the reign of King Henri Christophe, who was born a slave but rose to become the first black king in the Western Hemisphere. In this unnerving novel from one of Cubas most celebrated authors, Henri Christophes oppressive rule is observed through the eyes of the elderly slave Ti Nol, who suffers abuse from masters both white and black. As he ranges across the country searching for true liberation, Ti Nol navigates bloody revolutions, maniacal rulers with false visions of grandeur, and the mysterious power of voodoo magic.First published in English translation in 1957, The Kingdom of This World is now widely recognized as a masterpiece of Cuban and Caribbean literature. Pablo Medinas remarkable new translation renders the dreamlike prose of Alejo Carpentier with nuance and felicity while delivering anew a powerful novel about the birth of modern Haiti. Visionary and singularly twisted, The Kingdom of This World emerges from the depths of the struggle for a country into a tale of race, erotomania, magic, and madness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Kingdom of This World'? A: The main theme of 'The Kingdom of This World' revolves around the harsh realities of Haiti's history, exploring the struggle for liberation and the impact of colonialism through the eyes of an elderly slave, Ti Noël.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Kingdom of This World'? A: 'The Kingdom of This World' is written by Alejo Carpentier, a renowned Cuban author celebrated for his contributions to Latin American literature.
- Q: What is the publication date of this novel? A: The novel was published in its English translation on November 7, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Kingdom of This World' have? A: 'The Kingdom of This World' contains 160 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: 'The Kingdom of This World' is offered in new condition.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: 'The Kingdom of This World' is categorized as a classic, specifically within the genre of historical fiction.
- Q: Can you tell me about the translation of this novel? A: The novel features a new translation by Pablo Medina, which captures the dreamlike prose of Alejo Carpentier with nuance.
- Q: What historical period does this novel depict? A: The novel depicts the period following Haiti's liberation from French colonial rule in 1803, focusing on the reign of King Henri Christophe.
- Q: What makes 'The Kingdom of This World' a notable work? A: 'The Kingdom of This World' is widely recognized as a masterpiece of Cuban and Caribbean literature, lauded for its exploration of themes like race, power, and magic.