Secret History; or, the Horrors of St. Domingo (eBook)

Unraveling the Colonial Tapestry of 18th-Century Haiti

Leonora Sansay (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
233 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766463299-9 (EAN)

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Leonora Sansay's 'Secret History; or, the Horrors of St. Domingo' is a gripping novel that delves into the intricacies of race, power, and slavery in 18th-century Haiti. Written in an epistolary style, the book presents a series of letters that reveal the brutal realities of life on the island, shedding light on the atrocities committed by the French colonizers. Sansay's vivid descriptions and narrative style immerse readers in the tumultuous political and social landscape of the time, offering a nuanced perspective on the complexities of the colonial experience. Leonora Sansay, a well-traveled American writer and governess, drew inspiration from her own observations and experiences to pen this groundbreaking novel. As someone with firsthand knowledge of the Caribbean region, Sansay brings a unique perspective to the narrative, challenging conventional depictions of the era. I highly recommend 'Secret History; or, the Horrors of St. Domingo' to readers interested in historical fiction, postcolonial literature, and social justice issues. Sansay's poignant storytelling and thought-provoking insights make this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the darker chapters of Caribbean history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Mittelalter
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1791-1804 • 18th century novel • Caribbean Literature • Classic Literature • Domingo Revolution • female author • Haiti • historical fiction • History • Leonora Sansay • literary classic • literary fiction • Revolution • social life and customs • Suspenseful narrative