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Gayl Jones

Palmares

Palmares

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Palmares is a novel by Gayl Jones, a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. It is an epic tale of love and liberation set in seventeenth-century colonial Brazil, and it was praised by writers such as Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and John Updike. The novel combines mythology and magic with history and interiority, and it spans a quarter of a century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group


Palmares is thrilled to announce the return of a literary giant, the best American novelist whose name may be unfamiliar to many. Gayl Jones, whose talent was recognized and nurtured by the legendary Toni Morrison, has made a triumphant return with her first new novel in over two decades. Set in 17th-century colonial Brazil, "Palmares" is an epic tale of love, liberation, and the pursuit of a promised land.

From the plantations to the plantations, Almeyda, a young slave girl, overhears whispers of a hidden settlement called Palmares, where fugitive slaves can live free. But can this utopian paradise truly exist? And at what cost?

In "Palmares," Gayl Jones weaves a rich tapestry of unforgettable characters, reimagining extraordinary historical events and seamlessly blending them with mythology and magic. The result is a sweeping saga that spans a quarter of a century. The New Yorker praised Jones for her remarkable ability to reckon with history and interiority, collapsing the boundaries between them. "Palmares" is a testament to this extraordinary gift, offering a unique and captivating perspective on the human experience.

With its vivid prose, intricate plot, and profound themes, "Palmares" is a masterpiece that will captivate readers and leave a lasting impact on the literary world. Gayl Jones has once again proven herself as a true visionary, and we can't wait to see what she has in store for us next.

Weight: 798g
Dimension: 164 x 241 x 310 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349015262

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