Excerpt from Where the Trade-Wind Blows: West Indian Tales
Having reached the kitchen door, this modern though shadowy Europa slid Off the aparejo to the veranda steps.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an insightful look into the lives of the marginalized and impoverished inhabitants of a remote island in the tropics, a world apart from the familiar rhythms of modern 20th-century society. The author paints a vivid picture of power dynamics and moral gray areas through a series of interconnected short stories, each exploring a different aspect of life on the island. The narratives delve into themes of poverty, injustice, racial inequality, superstition, and violence, revealing the resilience and hidden depths of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through these stories, the author sheds light on the complexities of a society in transition, grappling with the clash between tradition and modernity, while holding onto hope and the strength of community ties. This book offers a profound and empathetic examination of the human condition, particularly the struggles and aspirations of those living on the fringes of society. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331732280_0
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