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Two Years in the French West Indies
Two Years in the French West Indies
Two Years in the French West Indies
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In 1887, Lafcadio Hearn sailed from New York to Martinique. He planned to stay for a few months but remained there for two years. Hearn viewed French-ruled Martinique as a fusion of European, African, and Asian influences. He provides a picture of a Caribbean colony where slavery had just ended, and race was an essential matter of identity. In addition, he beautifully describes the island's landscape, flora and fauna, architecture, and rural villages.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherGood Press
Release dateMay 20, 2021
ISBN4057664618504
Two Years in the French West Indies
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Lafcadio Hearn

Lafcadio Hearn, also called Koizumi Yakumo, was best known for his books about Japan. He wrote several collections of Japanese legends and ghost stories, including Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things.

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