Homegoing
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi is a first edition novel published by Penguin Books in October 2017, comprising 320 pages. This work explores the divergent paths of two sisters, Effia and Esi, whose fates—one sold into slavery and the other married to a slave trader—set off a chain of events that impact their descendants across generations. The narrative spans from the Gold Coast of Africa to the plantations of Mississippi and the streets of Harlem, weaving a complex tapestry that reflects on the historical and cultural ramifications of slavery.
Readers will encounter a richly developed cast of characters as the story unfolds over three continents and seven generations. Homegoing delves into themes of family, identity, and the enduring effects of historical trauma, presenting a profound examination of African American and Black experiences. This literary saga not only highlights the intimate struggles of its characters but also serves as a broader commentary on the legacy of slavery and its lasting impact on society.
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Effia and Esi: two sisters with two very different destinies. One sold into slavery; one a slave trader’s wife. The consequences of their fate reverberate through the generations that follow. Taking us from the Gold Coast of Africa to the cotton-picking plantations of Mississippi; from the missionary schools of Ghana to the dive bars of Harlem, spanning three continents and seven generations, Yaa Gyasi has written a miraculous novel – the intimate, gripping story of a brilliantly vivid cast of characters and through their lives the very story of America itself.
Epic in its canvas and intimate in its portraits, Homegoing is a searing and profound debut from a masterly new writer.
‘This incredible book travels from Ghana to the US revealing how slavery destroyed so many families, traditions and lives – and how its terrifying impact is still reverberating now. Gyasi has created a story of real power and insight’ Stylist, the Decade’s 15 Best Books by Remarkable Women
Selected for Granta’s Best of Young American Novelists 2017
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Best First Book
Shortlisted for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction
Shortlisted for the Beautiful Book Award 2017
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