Palmares / Gayl Jones.
| Author/creator | Jones, Gayl author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Boston : Beacon Press, [2021] |
| Description | 492 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Almeydita -- Quilombo -- A leap through time and spirit -- The narratives of Barcala Aprigio -- The book of Jaguara and the apprentice -- Curandeira -- Almeyda continues her journey, or the new Palmares. |
| Abstract | "The epic rendering of a Black woman's journey through slavery and liberation, set in 17th-century colonial Brazil. "Palmares" recounts the journey of Almeyda, a Black slave girl who comes of age on Portuguese plantations and escapes to a fugitive slave settlement called Palmares. Following its destruction, Almeyda embarks on a journey across colonial Brazil to find her husband lost in battle. Her story brings to life a world impacted by greed, conquest, and colonial desire. She encounters a mad lexicographer, desperate to avoid military service; a village that praises a god living in a nearby cave; and a medicine woman who offers great magic, at a greater price." -- Provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Jones, Gayl. Palmares Boston : Beacon Press, [2021] 9780807033524 |
| Genre/form | Historical fiction. |
| Genre/form | Magic realist fiction. |
| Genre/form | Fiction. |
| LCCN | 2021012710 |
| ISBN | 9780807033494 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 0807033499 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PS3560 .O483 P35 2021 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |