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The farming of bones / Danticat, Edwidge

Público Ubicación : 813.54/D174f Autores: Danticat, Edwidge, Autor Título : The farming of bones Fuente : New York [US] : Penguin Books, 1998, 312 p. Temas : AMERICAN  LITERATURE,  HISTORICAL  NOVEL Resumen : The story centers on Amabelle, an orphan who has been raised by the Dominican family of Señora Valencia. As she navigates her life as a servant and midwife, Amabelle experiences love and tragedy, particularly through her relationship with Sebastien, a Haitian cane worker. Set during the politically charged atmosphere of General Trujillo's regime, the narrative sheds light on the brutal massacre of Haitians in the Dominican Republic, revealing the pervasive discrimination and violence faced by those of Haitian descent. With its rich character development and haunting imagery, the novel delves into themes of belonging, memory, and the struggle to tell one's story in the aftermath of catastrophe. As Amabelle searches for her lost loved ones and grapples with her haunting past, the narrative invites readers to reflect on the broader implications of history and the personal impact of cultural and national identities. Danticat's work is a vital exploration of the intersection of personal and collective trauma, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature....leer masleer menos

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Earthly powers / Burgess, Anthony

Público Ubicación : 823.914/B974e Autores: Burgess, Anthony, Autor Título : Earthly powers Fuente : New York [US] : Penguin Books, 1981, 648 p. Temas : ENGLISH  LITERATURE,  FICTION,  LITERATURE  -  PHILOSOPHY  AND  LETTERS Resumen : Historical novel narrated by Kenneth Toomey, a successful but artistically unfulfilled writer, on his 81st birthday. The narrative spans the 20th century, exploring themes of good and evil, faith and doubt, and the impact of historical forces on individual lives. Toomey, a gay man estranged from his family and the Church, contrasts with his brother-in-law, Carlo Campanati, a charismatic priest who becomes Pope. The novel delves into complex moral questions, examining how good intentions can lead to evil, and features real-world events like the Jonestown massacre and Nazi atrocities. The novel is framed by Toomey's 81st birthday and his recounting of his life, interspersed with his interactions with the Archbishop of Malta regarding Carlo's potential sainthood. Toomey, a cynical and worldly writer, is contrasted with Carlo, an optimistic and devout priest, highlighting the novel's exploration of faith and morality. The novel incorporates significant historical events of the 20th century, including both World Wars, the rise of fascism, and the Jonestown tragedy, demonstrating the impact of these events on individuals and society. Burgess explores the complexities of human behavior, questioning whether good actions can lead to evil and whether evil is inherent or a product of circumstance. The novel grapples with questions of faith, doubt, the nature of good and evil, the consequences of individual actions, and the role of historical forces in shaping human lives. Burgess draws inspiration from figures like Somerset Maugham and Noël Coward for Toomey's character and Pope John XXIII for Carlo, while incorporating real-world events and figures into his fictional narrative....leer masleer menos

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The uncanny / Freud, Sigmund

Público Ubicación : 150.1952/F828u Autores: Freud, Sigmund, Autor Título : The uncanny Fuente : New York [US] : Penguin Books, 2003, 162 p. Temas : PSYCHOANALYSIS Resumen : Summary : Introduction, Screen memories, The creative writer and daydreaming, family romances, Leonardo da Vinci and memory of his childhood, The uncanny.

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Paris trout / Dexter, Pete

Público Ubicación : 813.54/D644p Autores: Dexter, Pete, Autor Título : Paris trout Fuente : New York [US] : Penguin Books, 1988, 306 p. Temas : AMERICAN  LITERATURE,  PSYCHOLOGICAL  NOVEL  -  SUSPENSE Resumen : Paris Trout is a wealthy merchant and moneylender in a small town in the American South. Among his debtors is Henry Ray, a Black man who has decided not to pay him because he suspects—rightly—that he has been swindled. Paris Trout goes to Henry's house to demand his money, can't find it, and ends up killing Rosie, a girl Henry's mother had taken to live with her family. It is an absurd, gratuitous murder, unjustifiable even for a racist community in the American South in the 1950s. But Paris is white, he is rich, and if he plays by the rules his lawyer suggests, he can get away with a minimal sentence. But, in addition to being rich and white, he is a psychotic who accepts no laws other than those he dictates himself, and his first crime will be merely the initial impulse to unleash his highly reasoned madness, which will engulf everyone around him in a devastating whirlwind of violence....leer masleer menos

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Ceremony / Marmon Silko, Leslie

Público Ubicación : 813.54/M298c Autores: Marmon Silko, Leslie, Autor Título : Ceremony Fuente : New York [US] : Penguin Books, 1986, 262 p. Temas : AMERICAN  LITERATURE  -  NOVEL,  SPECULATIVE  FICTION,  WESTERN  FICTION Resumen : The novel Ceremony tells the story of Tayo, a World War II veteran of mixed heritage (Laguna Pueblo and white), who struggles to overcome war trauma and cultural alienation upon returning home to the Laguna Pueblo reservation. Tayo returns from the war physically and spiritually wounded, feeling disconnected from his community and struggling with his mixed-race identity. With the help of a Navajo healer, Betonie, Tayo embarks on a journey to reconnect with his cultural roots and find healing through traditional ceremonies. The novel highlights the importance of ceremonies, folklore, and oral histories in preserving Indigenous culture and healing the wounds caused by war and assimilation. Tayo grapples with tensions between his Indigenous and white heritage, and the loss of land and cultural traditions. The novel also addresses the impact of colonization and forced assimilation on Indigenous communities, and the conflict between Indigenous and Western culture. Through his journey, Tayo seeks reconciliation with his past and the integration of his different identities to find a sense of wholeness and belonging....leer masleer menos

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