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.
Edwidge Danticat Poradie kníh (chronologicky)
Edwidge Danticat sa vo svojej tvorbe venuje silným témam ako strata, pamäť a hľadanie identity, často s odkazom na haitské dedičstvo. Jej písanie je prenikavé a poetické, skúma zložitosť ľudských vzťahov a dopad histórie na jednotlivca. Danticat majstrovsky prepája osobné príbehy s širšími spoločenskými a politickými otázkami, čím vytvára hlboko rezonujúce diela. Jej hlas je zásadný pre súčasnú literatúru, ponúka jedinečný pohľad na skúsenosti diaspórnych komunít.






Breath, Eyes, Memory (50th Anniversary Edition)
- 256 stránok
- 9 hodin čítania
Edwidge Danticat's groundbreaking debut novel, reissued as one of five titles celebrating Abacus's 50th anniversary, with a new introduction by Bernardine Evaristo
Behind the Mountains
- 192 stránok
- 7 hodin čítania
Originally published in hardcover in 2002, this book offers a unique perspective on its subject matter, showcasing the author's distinctive style and insights. The narrative invites readers into a well-crafted world, highlighting themes that resonate with both contemporary and timeless relevance.
Beginnings and Salt: Essays on a Journey Through Writing and Literature
- 208 stránok
- 8 hodin čítania
The literary journey of Edwidge Danticat unfolds from her childhood in Haiti to her evolution as an award-winning writer. The narrative explores her formative experiences and the influential relationships she forged with other notable writers, highlighting the impact of these connections on her craft. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the book offers insights into her beginnings, the challenges she faced, and the themes that permeate her work, making it a compelling exploration of her artistic development.
Everything Inside
- 240 stránok
- 9 hodin čítania
NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • "Unforgettable tales of families and lovers—from Haiti to Miami, Brooklyn, and beyond—often struggling with grief, loss, and missed connections.” —Vanity Fair • A TODAY Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick! A romance unexpectedly sparks between two wounded friends. A marriage ends for what seem like noble reasons, but with irreparable consequences. A young woman holds on to an impossible dream even as she fights for her survival. Two lovers reunite after unimaginable tragedy, both for their country and in their lives. A baby’s christening brings three generations of a family to a precarious dance between old and new. A man falls to his death in slow motion, reliving the defining moments of the life he is about to lose. Set in locales from Miami and Port-au-Prince to a small unnamed country in the Caribbean and beyond, here are eight emotionally absorbing stories, rich with hard-won wisdom and humanity. At once wide in scope and intimate, Everything Inside explores with quiet power and elegance the forces that pull us together or drive us apart, sometimes in the same searing instant.
Claire of the Sea Light
- 256 stránok
- 9 hodin čítania
A New York Times bestseller from the award-winning author brings diverse Haitian townspeople together in the search for a missing girl.
A novel about black Americans in Florida that centers on the life of Janie and her three marriages.
Brother, I'm dying
- 288 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
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.
Brown Girl, Brownstones
- 256 stránok
- 9 hodin čítania
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.

