Edwidge Danticat Livres

La récolte douce des larmes se déroule en République dominicaine et en Haïti en 1937. Elle s'inspire d'un événement réel où des milliers de travailleurs haïtiens sont massacrés par des militaires et des civils. Danticat raconte l'histoire d'Amabelle, une jeune femme qui travaille comme servante pour une famille dominicaine riche, alors que les persécutions contre les Haïtiens commencent, attisées par le dictateur dominicain Trujillo. Amabelle est amoureuse de Sébastien, un ouvrier d'une plantation de sucre. Lors de sa fuite face à la violence, Amabelle et Sébastien sont séparés. Amabelle parvient à atteindre un refuge de l'autre côté de la rivière, mais elle ne revoit jamais Sébastien. Ce roman explore les thèmes de l'identité, de l'amour et de la mémoire dans un contexte de violence et d'exil.

A Villa Rose, un petit village cotier au Sud de Port-au-Prince, tout le monde se connait. Une embarcation de pecheur vient d etre emportee par une gigantesque vague et une enfant, Claire, a disparu. Elle venait d avoir sept ans et de comprendre que son pere envisageait de se separer d elle, qu il aimait plus que tout au monde et qu il elevait seul depuis la mort de la mere en couches, pour la confier a une femme aisee Le destin est sans pitie pour les plus pauvres, comme en temoigne cette premiere histoire d une serie de recits enchasses ou alternent passe et present, portraits nostalgiques d un paysage paisible et scenes hallucinees de la violence qui ravage Haiti celle des hommes comme de la nature: a la misere, aux fantomes et aux gangs font echo une chaleur qui fait eclater les grenouilles, des rivieres qui sortent de leur lit et des arbres qui pourrissent sur pied Villa Rose rappelle le Macondo de Gabriel Garcia Marquez, ou il faut chaque jour faire triompher la vie sur la mort."

When Haitians tell a story, they say "Krik?" and the eager listeners answer "Krak!" In Krik? Krak! In her second novel, Edwidge Danticat establishes herself as the latest heir to that narrative tradition with nine stories that encompass both the cruelties and the high ideals of Haitian life. They tell of women who continue loving behind prison walls and in the face of unfathomable loss; of a people who resist the brutality of their rulers through the powers of imagination. The result is a collection that outrages, saddens, and transports the reader with its sheer beauty.

Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography A National Book Award Finalist A New York Times Notable Book From the age of four, award-winning writer Edwidge Danticat came to think of her uncle Joseph as her “second father,” when she was placed in his care after her parents left Haiti for America. And so she was both elated and saddened when, at twelve, she joined her parents and youngest brothers in New York City. As Edwidge made a life in a new country, adjusting to being far away from so many who she loved, she and her family continued to fear for the safety of those still in Haiti as the political situation deteriorated. In 2004, they entered into a terrifying tale of good people caught up in events beyond their control. Brother I'm Dying is an astonishing true-life epic, told on an intimate scale by one of our finest writers.

Set against the backdrop of the Depression and World War II in Brooklyn, the story follows Selina Boyce, a young woman navigating her identity amid her immigrant family's contrasting aspirations. Her mother is determined to secure a better future through education and homeownership, while her father yearns for their homeland in Barbados. As Selina confronts the challenges of racism and poverty, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, making this a poignant coming-of-age narrative and a compelling depiction of the quest for the American Dream.

The dew breaker is a quiet man, a husband and father, a hard-working barber, a kindly landlord to the men living in a basement apartment in his home. He is a fixture in his Brooklyn neighbourhood, recognizable by the terrifying scar on his face. But beneath the surface of this American life lies a dangerous truth: the brutal crimes committed in the country of his birth. As his story unfolds, we enter the lives of those around him: his devoted wife and rebellious daughter, his sometimes unsuspecting, sometimes apprehensive neighbours, tenants, and clients. And in the Haiti of the dew breaker's past, we witness his last, desperate act of violence, and his first encounter with the woman who will offer him a form of redemption-albeit imperfect-that will change him forever . . . By the author of The Farming of Bones, The Dew Breaker is a wonderful novel of interconnected lives-a book of love, remorse, and hope; of rebellions both personal and political; of the compromises often necessary after the most intimate brushes with history.

One of the most important works of twentieth-century American literature, Zora Neale Hurston's beloved 1937 classic, Their Eyes Were Watching God, is an enduring Southern love story sparkling with wit, beauty, and heartfelt wisdom. Told in the captivating voice of a woman who refuses to live in sorrow, bitterness, fear, or foolish romantic dreams, it is the story of fair-skinned, fiercely independent Janie Crawford, and her evolving selfhood through three marriages and a life marked by poverty, trials, and purpose. A true literary wonder, Hurston's masterwork remains as relevant and affecting today as when it was first published -- perhaps the most widely read and highly regarded novel in the entire canon of African American literature.

An unforgettable novel that shimmers with the wonder and terror of its author's native Haiti. Set in the island's impoverished villages and in New York's Haitian community, this is the story of Sophie Caco, who was conceived in an act of violence, abandoned by her mother and then summoned to America. In New York, Sophie discovers that Haiti imposes harsh rules on its own. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

A New York Times bestseller from the award-winning author brings diverse Haitian townspeople together in the search for a missing girl.

"Edwidge Danticat had long been scared off from Carnival by a loved one, who spun tales of people dislocating hips from gyrating with too much abandon, losing their voices from singing too loudly, going deaf from the clamor of immense speakers, and being punched, stabbed, pummeled, or fondled by other lustful revelers. Now an adult, she resolves to return and exorcise her Carnival demons. She spends a week before Carnival in the area around Jacmel, exploring the rolling hills and lush forests and meeting the people who live and die in them. During her journeys she traces the heroic and tragic history of the island, from French colonists and Haitian revolutionaries to American invaders and home-grown dictators. Danticat also introduces us to many of the performers, artists, and organizers who re-create the myths and legends that bring the Carnival festivities to life."--BOOK JACKET.

Everything Inside is a collection of powerful stories by the acclaimed author of Brother, I'm Dying, exploring themes of community, family, and love. Set in diverse locales, the eight emotionally rich tales delve into relationships, dreams, and the forces that connect or separate us, showcasing the author's profound insight into the human experience.

The essays in this collection weave personal narratives and reportage, reflecting on Edwidge Danticat's journey from childhood to the present, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and events in Haiti. They delve into significant themes such as environmental disaster, the legacies of colonialism, the experience of motherhood, and the nuances of resilience. The work also pays homage to influential figures like Toni Morrison and James Baldwin, enriching the exploration of these vital topics.