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various: Short stories which paint a picture of Jamaica
various: Short stories which paint a picture of Jamaica
A collection of short stories showcasing the culture, people and every day issues of Jamaica. From the complex class issues which rule the land and the link between the of moving between the mystical world and normal life everyday.
Revenge stories (“The Goodness of my Heart”)
A bargain with the Devil (“Boxed-in”)
A Cinderella story (“The Country Cousin”)
A magical realist interpretation of African spiritual beliefs (“Flying”)
The healing power of traditional beliefs (“The Pain Tree”)
The cover is from a painting “Lady in White” by Samere Tamsley of Jamaica
“Coal” is a realist story set in the war years and depression that followed as the people of Jamaica tries to find a new place in the world.
Author/Guide: Olive Senior Destination: Jamaica Departure Time: Various
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