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The Atlantic Sound

Name: The Atlantic Sound
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ISBN: 9780099429968

(Autor) Caryl Phillips

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Phillips explores three cities of slavery. Liverpool, constructed on the slave trade, now denying its past; the Ghanaian city of Elmina, site of the important slave embarkation fort in Africa; and Charleston, known as the entry point to America where one-third of black slaves were bought and sold.

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Editorial:

Vintage Publishing

Formato:

Paperback

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ISBN:

9780099429968

Año de publicación:

2001

Fecha publicación:

1 de Noviembre de 2001

Caryl Phillips

Caryl Phillips is a renowned British writer known for his novel "Crossing the River," which explores themes of identity, displacement, and the African diaspora. His literary style blends historical fiction with lyrical prose, offering a nuanced perspective on race, culture, and colonialism. Phillips' work challenges conventional narratives and expands the canon of postcolonial literature.