Black and White Museum

is the author of the novel Duppy Conqueror. The Black and White Museum is a collection of short stories that explore the emotional drama of faded love, loss of memory, and longing for home. Dennis' characters are powerless to change the course of their lives, and the temptation of a return home is not the paradise of their memories.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2021
Publisher: HopeRoad Publishing Ltd

The Black and White Museum, a collection of short stories by critically acclaimed author Ferdinand Dennis, delves into the depths of human emotions, exploring themes of faded love, loss of memory, and the yearning for home. With a unique perspective on post-Windrush London, Dennis vividly portrays the experiences of the black community, highlighting the rapid gentrification and everyday racism they face. Through his characters, he explores the wisdom and maturity that come with age, yet also depicts their powerlessness in navigating the complexities of life. The temptation of returning home arises, but the reality of home, like London, has evolved, leaving behind cherished memories. Dennis' literary journey began with the short story form, inspired by Doris Lessing's Nine African Short Stories during his school days. Since then, he has immersed himself in the works of renowned authors such as de Maupassant, Joyce, Somerset Maugham, Flannery O Connor, Marquez, John Cheever, and William Trevor, as well as collections from various regions including the Caribbean, North and South America, and Britain. The Black and White Museum showcases Dennis' talent for capturing the essence of human experiences and his ability to evoke powerful emotions in his readers.

Weight: 158g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913109837